Water in a container doesn't freeze from the top down. That's the case for lakes, ponds, the ocean, etc because of ground temperatures and the difference in density between surface water and deep waters. This isn't the case in a container that is surrounded by freezing air. Put a water bottle in your freezer and it will freeze from the outside in, not top down.

This. This is (one of the reasons) I disassemble and dry my filter when I'm done with it. I've got a little Katadyn ceramic filter that's survived 2 Colorado winters, and I don't know HOW many Arizona camping trips, as well as Philmont Scout Ranch. Still on the original filter, though it's lost some volume. I keep it around for backpacking because it weighs next-to-nothing, but now I use a 12V bilge-pump with an RV filter because I have 12V available on my trail rig.

The MSR Guardian will handle freezing temps as will most hollow fiber filters. Ceramic filters such as the Katadyn pocket are a different story.

That’s a good idea. I’m curious tho.. Why no spare tire? What will you do if a tire gets damaged while your on the highway or in the boonies?

Themarest Mondo King is just amazing. I sleep on these equally good as in my bed at home. Just fantastic! Makes camping so much better.

Agree, I take a few more creature comforts these days. Thanks for watching from across the pond!

Great tip!

@@TrailRecon It is. And you could just wipe it off with water at all. Or just a moist paper towel.

I use baking soda and water - boil it for a minute and the frying pan is like new. No scrubbing necessary.

Girl Scout here - same.

Actually, reducing the O2 isn't the problem, It is what is replacing the O2, and the fear is that it is carbon monoxide doing so. In a sense, it is an indirect means of sensing dangerous CO.

@@yakinsea source of this ‘data’?

@@mattmentzer8610 Years of haz-mat training. It was basic info that we all knew.

Nothing from the manufacturer who made the choice? Interesting position. CO detectors are after all quite common if that is the actual concern. Should be easy to show a reference at least for your statement.

@@mattmentzer8610 Mr. Buddy heaters do produce a decent amount of CO... should probably google that.

Everyone needs to figure out what works best for their individual needs. That’s the cool thing about all the gear…there are plenty of choices to customize your setup so you can enjoy your adventures.

@@TrailRecon Don't take this the wrong way but...I noticed the people on this podcast are all gear nerds. They love to have gear, test gear, and most of all.....pray for more gear. I'm amazed at just how rich and decadent Americans are when they have too much money to throw at gear. We are a consumer nation. We shop. We have too much money. Even more disturbing is that old gear (perfectly good) has been replaced with MORE GEAR that's better? Is this insane or is this what car camping does to relatively sane people: they become shoppers and gear nerds? I'm wondering if the gear makes the outdoors.....better? What would happen if you barely had enough for cheap food and gasoline? Would you still travel on gravel roads? Would you still be surprised and energized by natural surroundings that are exciting? We do need so much gear? Other gearheads are military (especially tactical or special forces) and cops. They've all been deluded into thinking that these expensive fetishes are some how powerful and reduces fear. Gear is a fetish. What is a fetish? Sadly, the millenials know....they won't ever achieve anything remotely close to the affluence-buying power-fat that their precessors enjoyed. And if they did........they'd buy stuff and fill their homes with impotent fetishes of power. One thing about poverty, it forces you to improvise and NOT complain about gear that isn't up to snuff. Again......I've always liked this podcast. And it's good to see a decent person share is hobby. And, if I've been negative, don't bother being influenced because "there's always more gear" being marketed.

@@jimbeam7160 one way to view it is once you have good gear it lasts waaaay longer than poor utility gear. good gear doesnt end up in a land fill. it gets re sold or donated. your kit is your home and keeps you looked after on the trail. hig quality gear actually permits you t practice minimalism in my opinion. happy travels.

Yup

I quit hardcore camping like that a long time ago. I like to be comfortable when I camp. I even took a power station and a small flat-screen TV on my last camping trip. I watched a movie and had popcorn and a glass of wine in my tent. And no - there were no bears in this area to worry about. The only thing I forgot to bring was a butler.

to much stuff.

The foam pad is also nice for when you have to work under a vehicle in the dirt and rocks

Very interesting. Thanks

Thanks Ian! And yes, a piece in the car is great for any needed work done - intentional or emergency. Another thing I do with old blue pads is sew a “pocket” on the inside of any pants I often kneel in - so it lines up with my knees when kneeling: outdoor shell pants, old gardening pants, chore pants, etc. Then put a small (say 5” square) of blue foam in each “pocket” and freely kneel - like a kid! Way more comfortable than outer knee pads too. Can take them out before washing. Or if you won’t be kneeling much that day. These old blue pads you can pick up cheap have a 100 different uses. Anytime you need extra warmth or padding. The thing they work least well is for sleeping on the ground. Lol. (But way better than bare dirt!)

@@Pinetree282 I use a really thick blue offcut from the local rubber shop whenever I was nailing the boards on a deck. I even gouge out a hole between my knees to hold a box of nails and chisel and a another gouge for the hammer on the RHS. You just push or kick the whole assembly from point to point, saves time and knees. But I never thought about it's camping uses you mentioned so thanks again. Edit: On the big commercial decks I would see the young fellows either eyeing off or scoffing my blue foam tool holder, but a week later they'd show up with their own. Hahaha

Amen to Wiggy’s,

My girlfriend uses Stainless (no camping). She told me, you won't like it. She was right. I use non stick and you have to experiment with some of them to find ones that hold up. I have a fry pan now that was made in Italy and looks lumpy. So far so good. Batteries. Yikes what a mess. I bought one rechargable flashlight and I like it a lot. I just can't see buying expensive batts and throwing them out. I am going to switch completely to chargeable. There's a lot of cool tech stuff these days that is practical. I got rid of the old fuel Coleman stove years ago, but I kept it for a long time because it was what I grew up with.

Flextail air pump, on anazon.

Glad it was helpful!

The laundry detergent container with spout for washing hands is a great idea!

Yes I think the laundry detergent jug is a great idea and we all have one of those sitting a round

@@woodman9505 I have six or seven. I use them to hold the used oil from the oil changes on my three vehicles. (two Jeeps and a F350 crew cab.)

We used these mountaineering in the day and I’m here to say yep, these were great even at altitude. Now that I live a more “normal” lifestyle, we still use them. Good post.

I'm a winter backpacker, my down jacket and down sleeping bag are my core insulation components. They work great! Number one rule, keep them both dry at all times. It's just about knowing what you have and how to use it properly.

Same - down can clump up and create hot/cold spots. I like that synthetic is a consistent thickness.

You might want to try it with just ambient pressure. I thought I wanted a firmer pad, but I feel like a slept better when the pad just inflated on its own.

maybe look at helinox sunst its pretty comfy. i love my stargazer-i throw a sheepskin on it

Thank you for watching and sharing what works for your camping trips!

this is a scammer. ignore him. Not the real OP