@emilybyrd5293 Жыл бұрын
I have had a pocket bellow for years now. They are absolutely worth it. I never go camping without them. Do yourself a favor and get one you will no regret it.
@swtsoph Жыл бұрын
Same. But if you go winter camping, wrap some electrical tape around the top to make a mouthpiece. Otherwise you'll leave a frozen layer of lip skin behind on the metal (ouch).
@realworldmom Жыл бұрын
We have them to and its a lifesaver!
@latigomorgan Жыл бұрын
I got one of those Firebox chef knifes just before Christmas last year. After being disappointed in how an expensive bushcraft knife cut and chopped food because the blade was too thick, I was very happy with the Firebox knife. It doesn't weigh enough for me to leave it behind, but does a phenomenal job with food prep. The neoprene case allows me to store it inside my cooking kit without worrying about it beating up the stuff inside it.
@moscaman559 Жыл бұрын
Steve with Firebox stove is legit ! Can’t believe the meals he whips up in the backcountry and anyone who hikes with goats is ok in my book !
@oysterfarmnextdoor Жыл бұрын
I watched one of your videos that featured the coffee straw JOGO . I bought one and since then I literally do not leave without it. From basic cottage trips to backpacking trips the JOGO is with me.. thanks for the awesome videos, you always have something really cool
@paulthomas2577 Жыл бұрын
Just got me some of that Coffee. Coffee, Coffee, Coffee. Coffee!
@coryo8224 Жыл бұрын
Glad you are safe and got out of there for help. It takes a strong person to admit they are hurting and need help. I hope people do the same when are in need. Love the videos.
@brownbear8532 Жыл бұрын
Been rocking that bellow for 5 years now, now as said many times yes a pad will help you but i cant count how many times iv been the ONLY one with a roaring fire going on even in the rain on camping sites , pin pointing the heart of the fire with constant supply of air can makes the temperature of the coals go so high that even wet wood will catch on fire , and you save your eyebrows so you dont look like a ninja turtle after your backpacking trip . A must have for the backpackers, bushcrafter or the hybrids out there even ultralighters could manage it if they drill a few more holes in their toothbrush that is 😂
@Adam_Newman Жыл бұрын
I have this knife & it's excellent
@maryblakley3590 Жыл бұрын
For years we used a telescoping fly swatter as our bellows, but it finally bit the dust after 6 or 7 years of use (not bad for a dollar store hack). We ordered the pocket bellows and I can't wait to try it out!
@diam1381 Жыл бұрын
The swatter is genius.
@jamesyi535 Жыл бұрын
Fun Tip: Your flextail portable air pump can also be used to get a fire going. Beats blowing into a straw.
@monicahimes1868 Жыл бұрын
Steve and Firebox gear is simply the best of the best! So happy to support an amazing company and purchased lots of his gear! Videos on how to use gear and tips from him are top notch! Get you some Firebox gear you won't regret it!
@JeremyRiedel Жыл бұрын
What you have is a hygrometer, a hydrometer measures density in liquids. A hygrometer measures ambient humidity.
@HDBrown-wc9xt Жыл бұрын
Can we get a Dan Becker “getting back to the trail Training” video? Cause I’d really like to know what you pros do to get in shape for hikes.
@_cajun_baby_ Жыл бұрын
Chase mountains has good info on this. Hate to "advertise" another channel, but I use his knee exercises.
@AR9ify Жыл бұрын
"pro" 😂😂🤣🤣
@donkEEpunch85 Жыл бұрын
@AR9fy my thought too. I like Dan, but dudes only been hiking a few years.
@user70331 Жыл бұрын
Go on day hikes? Stairs 😉
@jeppejschou Жыл бұрын
after a year of over 2000 km on Trail, i use the stair master in gym whit my bagback whit a bit ektra weight than i will use for my hike.
@weirdmusicmixmaster Жыл бұрын
that pourover coffee seems like a really good pickmeup item for emergencies
@joanrusche6918 Жыл бұрын
Ok, I’m a backcountry chef. The knife is a temptation.
@pinkiewerewolf Жыл бұрын
I never do the KickStarter stuff but I'm tempted. I love my FireBox Stoves.
@kurthermans Жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd be getting camping tips from Jim Halpert
@theeds Жыл бұрын
I've really enjoyed Steeped coffee when in the Backcountry. They are sealed pouches of coffee in tea style bags. They are lightweight, fresh, and don't have the instant coffee taste.
@ac346673 Жыл бұрын
I own a firebox nano titanium. Solid piece of kit, love it!
@geoffhiggins1886 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered a Chef knife from Firebox Stove, I have purchased quite a bit from Firebox, and happy to report everything is awesome stuff, I like to buy things once, bet the Chef's knife is just like the rest of Steve's stuff, Primo
@aurtisanminer2827 Жыл бұрын
That coffee pouch is about as trouble free as it gets!
@AndyObusek Жыл бұрын
Dan- using the electric air mattress pump that you recommend doubles as a great “pocket bellows” too
@rodoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Firebox products are great. I love the Titanium Nano and 8" cook kit. Steve is great and his channel is awesome. I appreciate the support he has given to my channel as well.
@tedmiller8498 Жыл бұрын
Firebox stove products are top of the line. Well thought out, well made.
@scotthenderson9281 Жыл бұрын
Love, love, love, firebox stove, Steve is insanely awesome, have many of his products.💯👍🏼🇺🇸
@catq275 Жыл бұрын
I love my firebox stove, and have been looking for a folding chef’s knife for months! I can’t wait to get mine!
@alexabney7913 Жыл бұрын
You could also get a pocket barometer! They might be the most useful “ometer” for predicting incoming weather in your immediate vicinity. Some of them just have numbers but some have thing like rain, change and wind on the dial. If you check them periodically you can guess pretty well what’s going to happen and how severely based on the change in pressure and the time it took
@goagray5 Жыл бұрын
Lol ngl, you got me at the beginning. I was like dang.. he's still recovering?!
@HikingwithGus Жыл бұрын
SO happy to see you are back on your feet and recovering! Great stuff! I have been using Gaia and All Trails for years, maybe it's time to switch to OnX! On another note.... you mentioned the new "Permitting" requirements we outdoor creators are having to deal with, have you tried the process yet? My understanding is there are gears turning to take it to the SCOTUS. Here is Washington State our Parks have now adopted the same policies. Just seems to be another way to dip into our pockets.
@brianslocum5159 Жыл бұрын
I've always carried a metal "straw" when I go camping. It's 3 6" sections of brass tubing you can buy at the hardware store. They come in 12" lengths and diameter comes in 1/32" increments, and the walls of the tube are 1/64" thick, so they perfectly nest inside each other and are completely air tight. So three sections that are 6" long, nested inside each other is a home made version of that telescoping tube you got. This fits perfectly in my fire kit, and using a couple of silicone caps I found somewhere gives me a watertight tube in which I carry a few storm matches. I think the tubes I used were 3/8", 11/32", and 5/16" OD. (Nope, I just measured and the OD of the biggest tube is 5/16")
@karenpaulson Жыл бұрын
We use a large gauge knitting needle that has the point cut off.
@joshlowe7011 Жыл бұрын
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@rockyboy401 Жыл бұрын
Purchased small cotton tea stepping pouches for Amazon, 50 for $11, put my own coffee in them. Boil water, add coffee punch, steep for 4 mins, you have coffee. Pouches are reusable just dump grinds out, rinse pouch, dry, repeat. Take as many prefilled coffee pouch as you want on your trip. Back out in zip lock bag.
@RobinEsch Жыл бұрын
I bought the chef knife. If you like to cook on road trips instead of eating out, it's great to have a well-made small-footprint chef knife. Plus it comes with a well designed, easy to use (neoprene) case/shield. Zero regrets with this purchase.
@THE-FISHERMAN-424 Жыл бұрын
GOOD JOB MATE IAM WATCHING FROM AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 👍
@freezinweasle1 Жыл бұрын
Coffee and knives. Works for me! Thanks again. Stay safe and God bless.
@tomlovesdiy Жыл бұрын
Dan. I also have the Govee. Great little bit of gear. Took it on my last hike to check temperatures for s new sleeping bag test. Also used it to evaluate a quilt vs sleeping bag. I'll post a video on my channel next week. Interesting results.
@outidenine7611 Жыл бұрын
the goat has posted
@WilliamBay Жыл бұрын
Since I bought a coffee grinder I'm spoiled with fresh daily grinds. For camping, can't go wrong with pre-grinding enough for the trip the night before, and using an Aeropress on the trip. They're pretty indestructible, and yield delicious coffee.
@jlloyd75 Жыл бұрын
Love me some firebox. I was on kickstarter within a 1/2 hour of it going live.
@monikastep5711 Жыл бұрын
I can also vouch for the Pocket Bellows. I only got it last Christmas,. but have used it already in many ways not just for outdoor fires either. I find we use less kindling in our wood stove. It also helped the fire in our burn barrel after Fiona.
@redwestonbushcraft5807 Жыл бұрын
That lantern is great I swear by my UCO For that same cosy feeling
@stevesampier527 Жыл бұрын
Steve at Firebox is GREAT!!!
@bethfrazier6493 Жыл бұрын
You can't beat the OnX deal! Thank you !
@brockmacd Жыл бұрын
I came for the thumbnail. love your stuff. then the cane! haha
@MsJennyAnderson Жыл бұрын
The aero press is a great option for coffee too. It now has a version with a cup! Or get a coffee sock with a rigid top. We have both and they work great for camping.
@brewcompany Жыл бұрын
Hey there, Jenny! We'd love you to give our brewer a try and see how it can compare with these other brewing methods. Actually, thanks for the tip, this can be on our next video list! Cheers!
@SUPMyRace Жыл бұрын
Oh thank goodness you've got a hat back on, knew your situation in the Grand Canyon was serious when you had no hat 😉
@sheilasunshine9173 Жыл бұрын
Lol so true for so many men!No hat you know they are sick
@alfoelad 3 ай бұрын
for a mood i light up a mosquito candle and use folding aluminum sheet that double as wind protection (originally for the stove) and reflector so the light seems large
@davidh4315 Жыл бұрын
Firebox products are terrific. Well designed and very well executed.
@yazoobee Жыл бұрын
The coffee is a winner
@OnizukaGTO 10 ай бұрын
That coffee bag is genius. I don't drink coffee often (coming from the lands of Red Coat Tea Drinkers), but whenever i do, i rather drink proper coffee and none of that daft instant scum powder filth. Especially when im camping and i need that morning lift-off but would definitely welcome not having to lug my aluminium coffee moka pot. Will certainly look into this coffee bag shenanigan! Cheers!
@Tazanthro Жыл бұрын
Good intro, totally lol'd. Glad you're feeling better!
@jmdelanux Жыл бұрын
Dan, I watch your channel for entertainment. We're different backpackers and when you Zig, I Zag. But that coffee thing is genius. I'll put away my Japanese origami filter thingamajig and check out those Danes. You're brilliant! Thanks Dan.
@brewcompany Жыл бұрын
Great to hear and love the excitement! Thank you for your interest and write to us in case you're curious about anything specific regarding the coffeebrewer. Cheers!
@glazierd55 Жыл бұрын
Dan, ever done a video on how to use your trekking pole straps so you don't have to hold on to your poles as you hike. I see many remove their straps, so I don't know if what I do is typical or not. Can't imagine not using them to give my hands a rest and as more power to pushing my poles. Happy to send some photos of what I do, just don't know how to send them.
@thatguy7085 Жыл бұрын
I carry a small rechargeable fan to keep the air moving in my tent. I never have moisture problems.
@jacobcooley4965 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back!
@1Grumpymonk Жыл бұрын
My favorites are the app and the coffee thing. Real game changer, thanks Dan. Good to see you're gettin closer to that 100%
@brewcompany Жыл бұрын
Glad you found our product interesting, hit us up with a message in case you're curious about more details. Cheers!
@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know I needed that knife but I do
@kmannewyork Жыл бұрын
Awesome gadgets thank you for sharing Glad your feeling better
@gager73 Жыл бұрын
The last three I would REALLY like to try out. Especially the coffee... which I need to go make some now.
@OutLan Жыл бұрын
Just ordered the Govee thermometer. It's on sale right now and I love this company anyway. Great find!
@kimberleybruce39 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been using my Govee thermometer for a year or so now, we take it on all our hiking trips. It’s great seeing how cold our sleep systems can take us so we can tailor our packs for each trip. And I just love data and spreadsheets 😂 it’s a great little device!
@anthonyjohnston2178 Жыл бұрын
love firebox stoves. Has really good quality products
@erict5878 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the Fire maple lantern. It's great! After lighting it rotate the glass to close the gap in the glass for a more stable flame.
@Morpheus903 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back and okay, Dan!!!
@555underdown555 Жыл бұрын
I know I’m a noob, but would you consider allowing your graphics to persist onscreen a bit longer so folks have enough time to read them? Love the channel. Thanks for helping me to decide to get back to it.
@yukondave8389 Жыл бұрын
Nice the discount code for the coffee still works, can't wait to try them out, love the idea of the reusable package!
@darrentaylor4262 Жыл бұрын
I love the slice and look on your face at 4:05! LOL1
@jesseroyall942 Жыл бұрын
Everything I have bought from firebox has been top notch. I can't wait to get my chef knife. I have a pocket bellows too and it does the trick!! I'm making great memories with the grandkids and i don't need to go camping for quick fun. The young ones enjoy making a backyard fire and cooking breakfast or lunch with grandpa.
@billheckman5937 Жыл бұрын
I started cooking a meal on the trail with my grandson when he was 6, still doing it 6 years later. I'm not sure who enjoys it more. A great way to get young kids interested in cooking and the outdoors. This year I will start the tradition with my youngest grandchild. Thanks to folks like Steve @ Firebox, Shug, Dixie, Dan Becker and I could list many many more. You all are having an impact on the next generation, not to mention making an old grandpa very very happy. Get them outdoors. Thanks.
@mvanshaar Жыл бұрын
All the firebox stuff is amazing. My favorite is the titanium 5”. So robust but still relatively light weight.
@slymanbry Жыл бұрын
And it can be used with several different fuels, as is the case with all Firebox Stove models. I love using alcohol stoves for heating water, lump charcoal for grilling, and of course just sticks from the forest for general uses.
@bucky716 Жыл бұрын
That pocket bellow is great. Buy a 3 pack and give a buddy one! The Govee is great too. Fun to see weather throughout a trip vs just a current temp and high and low of other basic thermometers.
@HostileTakeover2 Жыл бұрын
I've been using those things for a few years now, love 'em. I recommend it to everybody every chance I get and it's one of those things that everybody I've camped with had their own eureka moment when they saw me using it.
@komaru20 Жыл бұрын
A few of them seem quite useful, wouldn't definitely call any of them NEXT LEVEL.
@johnanthony1119 Жыл бұрын
Good to See you up and about.
@rockymountboy Жыл бұрын
Regarding Pock Bellows: It's only an ounce, but if you don't want to carry even one ounce extra, foam sit pads work amazingly well.
@NickLandsberg780 Жыл бұрын
An old golf club with the heas cut off works awesome as well. Maybe not for backpacking but works well.
@camofrog 11 ай бұрын
Political yard signs are great for aggressively fanning backyard fires
@4ninefine199 Жыл бұрын
I have many "Firebox" items, including the 5" and Nano stoves. All of their I products (that I have) are of exceptional quality and well engineered.
@jax9224 11 ай бұрын
I’m a avid deer hunter and I use on x but the original one for hunting. Basically the same thing but has hunting related pins
@askdrsullivan Жыл бұрын
I will watch and like this video for no reason other than how much the thumbnail looks like Gollum after biting off Frodo's finger and recovering the One Ring...
@fortesting5147 Жыл бұрын
7:03 that thing works really well. saved my butt a few times, just a few deep breathes and the fire starts roaring.
@jackrapier6748 Жыл бұрын
My buddy was using that same thermometer and it malfunctioned and caught his tent on fire. Everything we had was ruined. We had a 40 mile trek out in the dark and the worst part was, we had no idea what the temperature was!
@mrshawn6708 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan
@yvonnesmith8245 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great lightweight gear suggestions! Glad to see you doing so well!
@LNKOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I have been using that coffee for abour 3 years now. It is awsome and super tasty!
@5amskateboards291 Жыл бұрын
Use the pocket bellows with the Flextail pump.
@novacolonel5287 Жыл бұрын
The best solution for filtered coffee are Senseo coffee pads. Just throw them in boiling water, let sit for a few minutes, take them out, done. Easiest filtered coffee :-D
@usngunr Жыл бұрын
That Govee Hydrometer/Thermometer is what I keep in my winador. It keeps a log and I no longer have to sweat my cigars drying out. Too great a tech device.
@fyrstwaffen8952 Жыл бұрын
I HAVE THE AERO PRESS AND IT IS REALLY GREAT AND MAKES EXCELLENT COFFEE AND HOT CHOCOLATE...
@dev77712 Жыл бұрын
Great Video Dan. Take care of yourself so that you can get back out there.
@jacqueline7118 Жыл бұрын
Can't beat Firebox products, have a few. Learned something new, Steve is a Chef, very cool. Thanks for sharing. :) :)
@MyBizGuide8 Жыл бұрын
Good one lol I'm sure you got a lot of us!
@jocelynrobertson6387 Жыл бұрын
Love the Firebox Stove Chef's Knife. It's balance and sharpness makes it a dream to use. I like that it folds and fits easily into my gear. By the way, I also bought my bellows from Firebox Stove. It sure saves the eyebrows and eye lashes.
@sallys2423 Жыл бұрын
The Govee is a thermometer and hyGrometer, (measure of humidity.) A hyDrometer measures the specific gravity of a liquid.
@frozeneye100 Жыл бұрын
Really wish that app works in Japan. Would be super cool.
@RainyDayForge Жыл бұрын
Cool gadgets! I think I’d prefer my Lucci light to the lamp. I’d certainly try the coffee bag
@kd5nrh Жыл бұрын
Good to see you're recovering fast. Waiting for the radiologist's report on a knee injury myself, and hoping I'll be able to get back on the trails this year.
@Salaaran Жыл бұрын
For the brew setup I would have to say that this would be a waste, just bring your loose leaf tea and dump it straight into the cup and drink it grandpa style. Then there is no waste in terms of buying a strainer system that may or may not last that long. For the teas it doesn't really make sense to me to buy that solution, just buy some nice tea that's suitable for grandpa brewing :)
@swissarmyfan Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you are well! While the coffee bags are easy and tasty, imho they just produce too much waste per coffee vs. other alternatives. Having used a couple I guarantee practically no one will ever empty, clean, dry and re use them. P.S. Firebox is awesome!
@brewcompany Жыл бұрын
Hey there and thank you for your comment. We appreciate feedback and try to be as comprehensive as possible when trying to reply to these points from our perspective. The reusability aspect of our coffeebrewers is legit, we do have customers coming back time and time again with stories of how they tried to or actually reused them, as well as how many times they did reuse them. One Danish customer even told us he managed to reuse it 50+ times, which is pretty impressive. Whereas we cannot guarantee people will do it everytime, we do encourage them to do it. And at the end of use, regardless of using or reusing it, the coffeebrewer pouch can be sealed thus avoiding the soggyness of other similar products, stored away, and then disposed of similarly to a milk carton.
@davesanders7893 Жыл бұрын
I ordered the Firebox knife and trying to patiently wait for it to arrive!
@janmariolle Жыл бұрын
Steve’s chef knife is wonderful! I liked it so much that I bought another for a gift. It’s very well designed and high quality, like all Firebox gear.
@wunderlust9823 Жыл бұрын
I've been using the Govee thermometer for a bit now and it is great to really understand how you and your gear tolerate cold. Not sure why you're into the bellows; the Flextail is an eternal bellows; just bring a bit of tubing to make it even more awesome. I do not understand the point of the Firemaple lantern. It's nifty looking, for sure, but no matter how hard I try to justify one, I just can't. LOL IMO the UCO Candle Lantern is superior. You won't run through your cooking fuel and it is a tent condensation eater, can be a citronella candle, a survival heat source (combine with a poncho... it's a thing) or to use as a fire starter.
@frozeneye100 Жыл бұрын
Super into what use to be common in army rat packs. Except. The stuff now cost loads of money and it does actually taste better than military issue rat packs
@ethanhawke7200 Жыл бұрын
At the beginning you mentioned you bought a hot tent. Any videos coming on that? I love my hot tent. Also, glad you're doing good Dan!
@mattclaridge8714 Жыл бұрын
that cane.... I was about to comment that it looks like you're milking this injury hahaha. Glad you're healing up well!