Bushcraft Gear Loadout: Must-Have Outdoor Items 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.พ. 2023
- In this video, I'll be sharing a list of my bushcraft gear and outdoor items that have proven to be reliable and essential for my wilderness adventures. Whether you're an experienced bushcrafter or just starting out, you'll want to check out these must-have bushcraft tools.
As you know, when it comes to surviving in the wilderness, the right tools can make all the difference. And that's why I'm excited to share with you the bushcraft gear that I have tried and tested over the years. Join me as I share my insights and let me walk you through my own personal list of essential bushcraft gear and survival items.
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Anyone know what pack he has?
Fjallraven Singi 60
That's $2000USD kit, easy...........nothing cheap these days folks.....quality gear and thanks for sharing
It all started with a flint, water bottle and a cheap knife from grandpa's shed.
15 years of bush-whacking led me here..
Have you ever tried a bullpac frame with a yeti bucket strapped to it? Youll never have to make a chair again@@bushcraftfrog
Backpacking Tip:
For maximum stability, load your backpack so the heaviest equipment is next to your back and centered in the pack. Medium-weight gear should be carried toward the top and outside portion of the pack and lightweight gear, like your sleeping bag, should be packed in the bottom.
👏🏽Thank you!!! I was just going to write the very same thing.
@@TBland-ir8kl me too 😂🎉
Yeah, agreed. Thought that was backpacking 101!
yea i cant really take this guys word after he said how he packs his kit
@@minnil7927 hard to tell. All his gear looks brand new or unused lol
👍 Nice simple kit with all the essentials. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for Sharing
Excellent kit!👍
Felicitaciones !! Excelente revisión y elección en tu equipo !!
Like y Suscripción.
Abrazo de Bushcraft desde Argentina ✌️🇦🇷✌️
That makeshift leather seat cover is genius. Also the woodsman apron is something I never thought of & will add to my list as well as that lid grabbing tool! Great kit.
The "woodsman's apron can be used as a sit pad in case you do not have the chair.
You can use it to kindle fire as you are starting it with some raw materials to shield it from the wind.
Besides being used as an actual apron to prevent you cutting your pants or yourself (speaking from experience)..
You could use it to strop a blade, wrap a blade in it if you lose a sheath. You name it, plenty of uses for a good sturdy piece of leather.
@@bushcraftfrog A wind shield too.. 🔥I am trying to score myself some, is there any dimensions you would recommend, also thickness?
@@Oneiromaniac Well I'll take a look at mine and send some measurements. I used my grandfathers old chair as a blueprint, only that his was bolted directly into the wooden legs. So I opted for this more collapsible version.
As for the thickness I'd recommend something a bit thicker then what I used (will measure later) since I had to double up the layers and reinforce it since it would stretch otherwise. But this is all I had at hand so I made the best with what I had.
The mod with the apron is to rig it with cord so it can be used to carry branches. ❤
Nice Setup. Thank you
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing your gear loadout. It looks like you're ser for just about anything. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
Do ya go outdoors-ing in NC? Got some recommendations?
👍 set and tools
Great kit 👌🏻
Nice kit. Thanks for sharing. Subbed.
Nice! Just found your channel and subbed, I'm in the US and I live in Indiana. very cool kit and I really like the DIY stuff, great video.
I have that same pack and in a similar configuration. I love it. Even though it's on the heavy side, it carries well and is quite durable. Thanks for sharing your kit load out with us. Lots of good gear there.
Yea, the pack is great for these purposes but as you mentioned, a bit on the pricey - heavy side.
I will cover the lightweight backpacking gear I use as well at some point.
What is it called?
@@Laura.4 Fjallraven Singi 48
It’s the unmentionables I’m interested in! You left me hangin’ there!
Excellent kit 👌
Great footage 👍 liked & subscribed, thanks for sharing, grüße Michael from Germany
Happy New Year. Great video, and am enjoying the comments. I hope you’re able to share some more!
What’s your fleece? Looks sturdy.
Top kit
Спасибо за интересный обзор!
Listing your items helps.
Nice video man. Hoping to see your channel grow quickly!
Appreciate the support! This video was actually done for a friend of mine, was supposed to be as "unlisted" so that only people with the link can see...
By mistake, I made it public, but it turned out to be an extreme success for me..
So a sequel covering some lightweight backpacking sure is to come.
Great pack!
Enjoyed your video!
Wow. Very comprehensive loadout and some items are very expensive from what I can tell but buy it once and usually, you are done.
That is not how I started out.
As I ventured into lightweight and ultralight backpacking, some of that gear found its way into my locker. Since I have it, why not use it..
So that is why my bushcraft/camping pack is a hybrid of ultralight backpacking and heavy duty bushcraft gear.
But generally for bushcrafting purposes only, the gear does not have to be all that expensive.
But over time, you do appreciate a better quality item for sure..
Very nice setup. That seems like the type of gear that will last a lifetime. I used my boyscout backpack for over 30years. I got a different pack but friends that didn’t have gear would use it. Things were built different in the 80s . I lost it during a move also lost all my boyscout stuff. It was heart wrenching .
I love this gear type over the ultra light stuff.
Every time I hear a story about a lost hiker they always don’t have the proper safety gear. But you also need to find the place where you have just enough.
I like to say I hike to camp I don’t camp because I hike. So I carry what I want to be comfortable. Where many hikers want to be comfortable hiking so they will suffer camping. If you understand what I mean. I’m not a got writer.
Anyway very good video great set of gear.
It really depends on what the person is going for.
At the end of the day, both of those paths come down to the following: "It's about the journey, not the destination."
Now that can mean that you are into the part where you camp and chill in the forest while soaking in the sounds, smells and solitude, and for some it may be the part where you hike.
For me it is both, depending on the location, and the time of the year.
Sometimes I want to go ultralight and cover as much ground as possible, so I can see more beautiful landscapes. And sometimes it's about getting a decent and large camp near a beautiful stream in a nice pine forest where I will enjoy the silence.
Great bit of kit! Thanks for sharing! Watching from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island in Canada! Cheers, Kimmers and Jerbs #22ADAY I'll never quit quitting 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼
Thank perfect gear
Well done mate! Your gear choices and where you’re carrying things can only be gotten through time in the bush. Cheers!
My dad use to always emphasize the importance of time in the bush...he said his time in the bush is the only reason for my existence...
Good stuff man
really excellent setup
Good job have fun in the woods
Nice video. Very clear.. keep up the good work. Greets from holland
You cracked me up throughout the video... "It's a stupid color, but you know." Very well done and entertaining. Keep being you, brother!
very comprehensive video, thank you for taking the time to document, can i ask what the pack you were using, looks perfect for your needs
Nice 😊
Really nice videi , thank for share, hello form Bulgaria
Nice pack setup! I'm gonna have to make a gear dump video. I watch them all the time.
It is one of those things that never get old and there is never too much of em. Always good to see what other people carry, always might get some new ideas.
Nice I love practicing bushcraft skills in the mountains of North Carolina looks like your near my home
Hey man, nice set up!!
BTW- I LOVE the idea of waxing the bottom of your pack! I have a brand new ILBE that is gonna get it's bottom waxed. Great idea!
sick kit bro, look fwd to more of your vid.s!
Appreciate the support.
There sure will be more to come since this one turned out to be a huge unintentional success..
Great video and gear! New sub, looking forward to more content!
Thanks for the sub!
Excellent showcase of the items that are functional and needed to survive in the woods. I have many times wondered what would be more useful in a four or five day backpacking trip a saw or a hatchet? Obviously the saw would be lighter and easier to carry, but the hatchet might be less tiresome to use on firewood and can also be used as a hammer.
Tough question.
Really depends on what you plan to do in the woods. If you plan on building a large wooden shelter or a makeshift cabin, then the hatchet (preferably with a longer handle in this case) would be preferable. This also applies on the kinds of fires you plan on making. For the winter, a hatchet would be my choice.
If however, you plan on just cutting down a few sticks and twigs for making pot hangers and such stuff.. The saw and its compact size and light weight is a plus, especially when coupled together with a handy knife.
As for the hammer part, yip, that is one more feature you get that compliments a build of a more permanent shelter. On the other hand, you can use a saw to make a pretty nice batton/mallet to use for battoning your knife if need be.
What I do is this... If I plan on walking a lot, but still not too much like when I go on my backpacking and hiking trips, some hiking and bushcrafting, the saw will be the way to go.
If I plan on being more stationary, the ax will be my companion...
Also, since firearms are kinda illegal where I'm at, that ax does make me feel a bit more secure (just a bit) when camping in bear country...
Hope this answers the question.
Nice load out my friend 😏
nice.
keeping a small medicine jar filled with cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly make addition to fire starting
3:22, 5:55 and 6:05 definitelly got my attention! good ideas there
Forgot to mention that the "sit-pad" is also used as a fan for the fire fanning like every single time I bring it.
Pozdrav Nemanja. Engleski ti je ekstra! Mislio sam da si Amerikanac! Pozdrav iz grčke!
Primeti se da nisam kada se malo bolje zadubi :)
Krcka inace deluje kao super mesto za oprobati neke bushcraft vestine, zanimljivo podneblje.
Awesome thanks! where did you get that leather saw case?
I diy amateur hand crafted all of the leather items myself.
Ah man this is perfect, cut the crap. Just useful information! You had me laughing several times, amazing video!
Interesting kit! One info for you. The Bacoh Laplander ranked among the worst foldable saws. One of the best is the affordable Samurai Ichiban 330.
I have aquestion for you. What's the bag you're using with your sawyer? That doesn't seem to be a CNOC.
Hi, great gear you have. I bought one titanium jug, thinking it would be the ultimate cooking gear to carry, but later I read that this material isn't good for that, as it leads heat in an uneven way, so it's just good for boiling water and nothing else. Has anyone tried to fry on titanium, or cook rice, or something? Was good? Thanx
Hey there! What brand is your waxed smock? Thank you for the video and showing your preferences. Atb.
Hey, It's the same as the pack. Fjallraven.
Got it used and it works well, you just have to apply wax yourself.
What type of backpack are you using? Very nice video you covered the basic ten c’s of sustainability.
It's the Fjallraven Singi pack, but there are plenty of other packs that would do the job just as well.
@@bushcraftfrog thank you sir I love the isle royals packs as well for bushcraft but yours is quite nice.
@@granvillej3316 This is something I personally liked, but it not necessary at all.
bags I used in the past could not even be considered proper backpacks...
I really wish when showing off a pack they would show it with it on their backs so we can see how it rides, and get a general idea of its size.
Good point. Will keep that in mind for the future.
Nice kit loadout, you have some nice geear there! What is the brand of your possibles pouch for your fire starting gear?
Hi there!
Thanks!
Actually I've made it myself and used wax and oil to waterproof it.
I've made a couple of large ones too. Plan on switching the cord to leather for the old school feel.
Also, as an answer to your other question, the leather pouch for the saw is also my diy project.
where did you find a brown Singi? I thought they were only available in olve and dark grey ?
Pozz nemanja,koliko dugo imas signi 48 i koliko si zadovoljan kvalitetom? Sta mislis o tom sto cijelu tezinu drzi jedan ziper na dnu jer nema pregrade za donji dio?
Singi imam oko pola godine mozda.
Kvalitetom sam prilicno zadovoljan, doduse overpriced kao i sve od ovog brenda. Ali kvalitet ne razocarava.
Zipper je vise nego dovoljno jak, i ceo taj donji deo je prilicno ojacan. Tako da ne verujem da bi bilo problem.
Nice video man. Well not everyone use fallkniven. Ray Mears used it, so all went to buy it. Monkeys mimic logic. Perhaps Its good if you want to sharpen your mora knife ( I dont think so ) but not your axe. Its too small. Thats the problem. Its portable yes, but when I sharpen my tools, I need a much larger sharpening surface. A file could be handy. Perhaps your huntsman swiss army knife have that...
I used a BAHCO that looks nearly the same as the Mora for nearly 10 years. Still have that one and use it around the house but it has seen a fare share of use. So I picked this mora for 20$ at a local store and am equally happy with it. Honestly, the grip is about the same, maybe just a tad better and the blade is slightly thicker.
But pretty much it will do the same job.
When going for a small trip, under a week, I do not bother heaving my ax sharpener. When I plan on going longer, I will bring a diy bucksaw and my ax sharpening stone.
At home I have a large japanese stone for maintaining my blades. But in the field, DC4 is just about enough for the knives.
Where did you get the knife sheath for the Victorinox?
Nice gear review, what radio are you using?
Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
Hi there!
Frankly I have no idea, I got it 2nd hand and the brand is TOPCOM, range supposedly 10km, we tested them in thick woodland up to 6km, no signal loss, and out in the open up to around 8-9km, still no signal loss. So they seem to be doing pretty well for a $30/pair.
where did you buy those strap locks? and what are their names?
Hello, what a bivi this is😊
Wow, I don't want to be that guy but I only need less then half of what he said you need. I dont know what the glamping version of survival is but glamival comes to mind.
Far from that this is all " necessary " , you can make it work with way less than this. Just that this is my personal pack I like to carry over the years.
I will cover a much simplified version overtime.
I want to know about the hooks on the shoulder straps of your backpack. It looks very easy to use.
It is, and they are also dirt cheap, like 1$ on Aliexrpess I believe it was.. They are called grimlocks I think.
They are super easy to use, you have a pin type mechanism in a form of a side-button, you release it like that, and attach what you wish. They work really well with molle tactical systems and can be attached to most backpacks.
Hi can you share the model or brand of the metal mug that fit the Nalgene? Thank you!
Hi Kuan, I purchased it from Amazon 9 years ago, it's a Toaks 750ml.
If I was buying another one, I'd prefer the model with the hanging handle instead so I can use it on an open fire more conveniently.
In my younger days when being on operations, we never used sleeping bags, but wore oversized overalls over our fatigues. Sleeping bags are cumbersome items, and a sure deathbed if caught unaware because you cannot get out of them and still trying to get your boots on. My advise depending on the weather is to roll a huge piece of warm type clothing and takes less space. You can also keep it on if the weather is cold.
Can you tell me bagback name ? I want to find it 😊
What is the frying pan/plate and pot set?
Onetigris makes an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING light weight portable folding camp chair that's probably 1000x more comfortable than most others!!!!something you might wanna look into getting..... they're worth EVERY PENNY!!!!!!
I looked it up and it looks dope!
That is something I'm kinda looking for for my Lightweight Backpacking setup.
Now this heavy piece of leather I carry around is more for the soul then my bum.
My late gramps used the same one, just with the legs pre-attached to it, so I used that one for reference.
So I mainly have it just for the old school feal.
13 KG is same as my gear ,but when i add 2l of water and some food it easily gets to that 18-20 range. That mentioned is for 4-7 days trips.
The weight of the pack includes 1l of water.
For bushcrafting purposes, I do not carry more than that, since I will usually follow or camp by a stream. Using my filter, I have an unlimited supply.
Food will add 2-3kg of weight depending on the length of the trip.
If I plan on hiking more, the ax, grill, leather apron and leather stool will be left at home to cut down on the weight.
The bivy bag and radio will usually not come with me as well, and all of this can cut the weight down significantly.
What brand is your wax jacket? Thank you.
Hey there Sparrow! The brand is Fjallraven and it is made out of G-1000 material (35% poly 65% cotton or something like it)
It was not originally waxed.
Hi brother, just wanted to ask what brand and model that hatchet is. Thanks
The hatchet is made by Husqvarna, and I believe the model is called "small hatchet" or "small camp hatchet", I do not recall..
Should be around $50, do keep in mind that I re-handled mine, so the original handle will be a bit different with the brand name on it.
Mystery ranch 2 day pack knocks spots off the fjallraven singi.
👍
What's the pot/pan set? Will the grabber work well with a full pot?
The small 750ml pot is made by TOAKS, the pan is a no name pure titanium from Ali-Express and the large pot is made by the Ali-Express brand Flames Creed (think they also sell the pans).
The pan has 2 options, with the handle and w/o it.
I suggest on getting the one with the handle, at the time I was making my purchase years ago, they only had the one without the handle.
The pot grabber can easily carry the large pot when it is full.
You can get all those items on Ali Express and they really do well out in the bush.
Sto ne objasni sekirce I nozic lol
@@project-LEXUS-BMW Svi ynaju cemu sluzi :D
Good gear. By chance i just ordered and waiting for free shipping day to get delivered is that mini white inflation pump. Tired of blowing up dolls/ i mean pads and float tubes
Yea, that thing is great.
The main reason I use it though is to eliminate moisture that would build up inside the pad if I was to blow it up. Since the air in your lungs is pretty moist.
That way the pad catches mold and is not healthy. You can check that by putting it up against the sun, dark spotting you would see inside is the mold.
Once it gets there its hard to clean out.
And it saves you plenty of time day in and day out.
While you set it to get pumped on the side, you can pitch a tent or somethin'.
What brand is your bivi?
That is something I picked up at a military surplus store years ago, the brand on it is Carinthia. No model or anything like it on it.
Keep in mind that I modified it by adding the waterproof zipper to it, it had no zipper originally.
It's extremely lightweight.
Tell us how to make such a chair with your own hands. I do a little leather work. Do you have a pattern? Thank you.
Might make a separate vid on that these days. Been doing a lot of crafting lately.
I don't have a pattern but I might figure something out.
@@bushcraftfrog OO. Thank you very much! )) I will be very grateful to you if you can come up with anything!!!!
Hi! excuse me, what is the slingshot model? where could I find it please? Thanks in advance ^^
Hey buddy.
Well I actually made that one. You can find plenty of similar designs on the net. What is important is the band on it. I'm using theraband I think it's called.
@@bushcraftfrog Thank you!! 😊😊
What backpack is that?
Fjallraven Singi.
Hello mate, could you tell me the name of your jacket?
Hey there buddy, I got it in a surplus store, it is an older model that is hard to get by these days but I love it since it is very simple and does the job.
I think they still produce this model, but not every store has them...
It is made by Fjallraven, and the model is Nordli.
It is g-1000 material and is not waxed. I did the oil and wax treatment myself. And now It is 100% waterproof as it has been tested multiple times in heavy weather.
What is the brand name and model of this backpack?
The brand is Fjallraven, model Singi 48.
Good choices. Do I agree with everything you chose? No. Do I love that you chose not to beat a dead horse carrying on about your choice of axe or knife!?! Absolutely!
Who makes your bivy?
That is something I picked up at a military surplus store years ago, the brand on it is Carinthia.
Why not put links to everything?
Interesting gear. One of the things that I have noticed with American videos like this is how clean and unused looking their gear is.Most of it appears to be new, as compared to the gear videos from the English bushcraft guys where the gear always looks well used.
Well, I am sorry to disappoint you but I'm from Europe. :) So I'll take your comment as a compliment to my English that is far from my native language.
As for the gear, that gear has been in use for around 10 years. Specifically the sleeping pad, bivy and the ax (re-handled once).
Backpack is fairly new, couple of months old. But the rest of it has seen it's fare share of use. Saw blades have been changed twice, gloves have been repaired 3 times. Tarp has been purchased for the 2nd time, first one got busted beyond repair over the years.
Maintaining one's gear is another topic to cover :)
But I do not like to drag muddy dirty stuff all over the place.
I do get and understand your point though. And I'll take that as another compliment since I do pay a lot of attention to keeping my gear nice and clean :)
What is the back pack?
Fjallraven Singi
interesting. even if I wouldn't take the inflatable mattress during bushcraft
That is a sound argument there.
I've gotten this feedback a lot. Matter of fact is, I do pure bushcraft and lightweight backpacking as well, over the years, the gear just mingled together for my "main forest loadout". So right now it's a hybrid pack.
I do plan to make separate videos on old school bushcraft setups as well as a lightweight backpacking pack.
This particular pack just works for me really well atm.
I don't know what country/state you're in but does it allow firearms for protection?
Sadly that is not an option, otherwise I'd not be carrying a sling around like a peasant.
You are allowed to carry a bow & arrow, but not a whole lot of wildlife that would attack you so no need.
Link to the backpack?
www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/trekking-backpacks/singi-48
This website is for the UK.
You can get them in the US as well as most of Europe.
It's called Fjallraven Singi 48
Brand/name of bivy?
Not sure about the name, since it just has some military designation numbers on it, but it is from the U.K. Army surplus store, the brand on it is Carinthia.
I love the kit, however I feel like the modern bushcraft just kind of ruins the feeling for me. I try to use minimal vintage gear solely bc it makes me feel more hardcore which is totally false but oh well.
Yea, I have a similar feeling, but this is just a very comfortable yet bushcraftish kit. It is just something that has proven to work for me over the years. Since I do both HC bushcraft with like just a wool blanket, tarp and some tools, all the way up to ultralight backpacking.. So I mix them all over the place depending on the mood, weather, how my back feels that day, etc...
I did plan on making lots more videos covering different setups for different occasions, but I kinda god bored of the whole YT fuss, so I just go out whenever I can and do not bother filming it :D
@@bushcraftfrog I hear ya! Nothing wrong with modern or vintage gear I just wanted to yap I guess lol
What was the total weight of your pack?
The total weight is 13kg/28.6 lbs.
That includes 1l water bottle.
Food would add lets say another few pounds.
It's pretty heavy loadout if you ask me. But it does have literally anything you might need on a prolonged bushcrafting trip.
I plan on creating a couple of UL bushcrafting loadouts as well that I carried often.
@@bushcraftfrog under 30 pounds…I do not consider that heavy at all! Especially since you counting water
It is over 40 to approaching 50 pounds where I consider it too much. But that is hiking 4 miles or so. But driving to your campsite is different
Thank you for the quick reply! And thank you for the video! I always pick up a truck or two or three from these videos.
Respectfully, a question for you. You said in a comment below that you could not have any firearms for protection (or hunting) and only a bow and arrow. Does the "NC" in your channel title mean North Carolina, U.S.A.? Or are you living and filming in another country? In North Carolina, you can buy and own any rifle with just your state drivers license... Unless maybe you are not a U.S. Citizen per se or again you live and are filming in another country.. You sound like you have an accent that is quite different that up in parts of North Carolina. No disrespect intended.. Just curious and I also think you have great gear as well.
Hey there Old Tiger.
NC actually stands for my first and last name initials :)
And the fact is I live in Europe and have only visited the states when I was a kid.
English is not my first language and it can be difficult sometimes while filming since my brain tends to fart from too much English.
Hope that clears it out a bit..
@@bushcraftfrog Thanks, and again I just wondering. I also wish you had the freedom of firearm ownership being out in the woods even a single shot rifle or shotgun for hunting and protection.
@@oldtiger8181 You can get a hunting firearm. (Single shot - bolt action carbine or a shotgun) However the costs associated with owning one are not worth it.
It's totally ok to have a 200+ lbs hunting crossbow with hunting tips though, as well as a 75lbs compound bow... No issues there..
My country is not the one too friendly with logic and common sense.
I opted for a 50# recurve bow due to it's light weight and the ability to pack small. That is my small game option I opted for.
Wolves are not an issue, you rarely see them ever even if you look for them. Bears, well.. Bring some vodka (or moonshine since that is the way to go here) and cookies, if that does not work a few good slaps should...
Aside from those two, nothing can harm you really. If you encounter some people that are troublesome, use the same method as with the bears and you are golden. They might even tag along for the rest of the trip and help with other troublesome fellas. Same goes for the bears...
Whats your pack bro?
It's the Fjallraven Singi 48
what is the name of the gloves?
The brand is Mechanix, as for the actual model no idea honestly. Had them for years and repaired multiple times, still hold pretty well.
Where is your emergency medical kit? If you had an accident, you would be in serious trouble.
Nice but expensive
True that...
Not how it all started nearly 15 years ago though...
Back in the day, a re-handled old Mora from the flee market, grandpa's WWII mes kit and some cheap tarp from a supply store did the job.
Over the years, I gathered all kinds of fancy gear that now makes my nature ventures easy peasy.
Besides spending on the outdoor gear I do not spend much on other things.. I'd be wearing outdoor clothes around town... Going to work in my hiking shoes...
It's all about nature for me, and if I have to spend a bit more $$$ sometimes to make that whole experience more convenient, I will do it... The easier it is, the more time will I spend outdoors. But I still like to mix it up with some traditional old school cheap gear here and there.