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[@nonservitium]

I love coming back to these old videos and seeing the evolution of the channel. I hope you see this comment, Luke. I'm so grateful that you've put in wo much work. I appreciate you.

[@umac76]

With you and your dad playing under that apple tree as children, it's sort of fitting that you were there at its demise. I think you have one of the best camping/bushcraft series on You Tube. I binge watch them like a good Netflix show. The first one I watched, I thought you were a little too goody-goody, that maybe you were putting it on, but soon realized that is the real you. I quickly grew to appreciate your innate positivity and good nature as the very things that make your videos so good.

[@skiie]

You're like the nicest person ever. I imagine if a bear ran into you it would apologize for intruding on your video and walk away.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

skiie haha Thank you my friend, I appreciate it. - Luke

[@newlife155]

Maybe he`s Canadian!

[@staceytroffer8287]

Hahahah!!! My kids call him the “NED FLANDERS” (the simpsons) of the you tube world. “mom, are you watching Ned Flanders again!? Hi-dilly-ho, neighborinos!”

[@ladyjaay6726]

Wow! Luke. The widow maker almost got u. Thank God! for watching over you all night and keeping you safe. Ur so Brave to be out in those woods by your lonesome. Cheers!my friend cheers!. I Enjoyed the video very much. 👍

[@sebbe4717]

watching this video again makes me realize how much you have evolved as a youtuber! Rock on my dude!

[@pantherkoch4]

Interesting experience. I had the same experience three times in my days of backpacking. My buddy and I were in Cranberry wilderness area in late 70's. A meteor landed about 60-80 yards away. Very loud boom and shook the ground. Smelled a lot like skunk or sulphur. The other two were lightning strikes. Smelled strange with a wood smoke smell. the trees were still smoking an hour after. Very loud. All three happened in different places and were several years apart. Great videos man!!!!

[@davidhowell2456]

Your tunnels of death comment killed me. I drive one of those big rigs and almost fell over laughing. Currently chilling in Clinton, NC waiting on a Smithfield load and I love watching your videos when I'm not driving. I'm a veteran as well, ETS'd right down the road at Bragg. Love this state. Great job you're doing, great job raising that brand new Squid as well. God bless you and your family. Keep the videos coming!

[@visnuexe]

Favorites for camping: steak, potatoes precooked halfway and finished off in the coals, capicee salad with basalmic vinegar, the left over potatoes go for breakfast the next morning with scrambled eggs and a little onion,, or pre-cooked chilli that you can freeze up to carry in pack to reheat for supper, or German potato salad which is good hot or cold and can be made on the fire all in the same pot, but you drain off the potato water if you do cook it on site. It makes a meal in one, but not recommended if high cholesterol is a worry. I had a tornado hit near my camp once. Was camped in a light 2 man army surplus tent. The poles just bent nearly to the ground in the wind, but a large tree branch fell 7 feet away from my tent.

[@MorettiPyrotechnicsLLC]

I really like this guy!!! Very personable. Great attitude. Over all one of my go to channels to help me with my outdoor skills. Thanks Luke.

[@gamma21285]

Great video man! It's like taking a camping trip without leaving the house!

[@robbertmels1492]

Great video Luke, thanks for taking us with you!

[@felixthecat3n2]

Luke, the thing that makes your videos such fun to watch is your enthusiasm and genuine "nice guy" appeal. If I had to choose a trekking partner, I'd definitely be knocking on your door. Keep up the excellent work and best wishes from England! Felix.

[@johnhoye6584]

I really think him talking to us like a friend standing next to him is a huge appeal. Of course, he is going to have more looneys thinking they are his friends, showing up at his house, at Mike's (his favorite BBQ ) and so on.

[@albybound7529]

Great videos & awesome adventures !! Thanks for all your tips and reviews of all the great products . Looking forward for some videos in the future!! Thanks

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you very much Alby. :)

[@D.C1111]

Love the way u manage to rationalise everything in your mind as things happen around you, really does show the experience you have out there. Without sounding like I'm insulting anyone, the less experienced mind would have made it in to a paranormal experience. I mean, the list was endless,, hurable smell of death around u, things falling, cracking and moving around u, Snarling deers, trees falling next to u. Hahaha Absolutely brilliant. I apologise for all the messages the last couple of day's, but I'm fairly new and loving the binge watching right now 🤣

[@charlesmandrell5161]

I had to leave one more comment with my heart felt emotions. Ya know, here in Northern Colorado, bears are everywhere, so being being "bear aware" keeps ppl alive. We have grizzly and huge black bear here, so, being aware of your space , is crucial. I certainly dont have much, but, it would be an honor to share the space I call home. Keep making good, honest vids my brother. Stay in the dirt my new friend.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you so much Charles. I greatly appreciate it my brother. Be well. Be safe. - Luke

[@jackcheung2289]

Hey Luke! I love ur videos and u teach me lots and lots of stuff about camping in it. Thank you and keep up the amazing work ! 👍

[@Sandi4856]

I remember those pads as a 8/9 years of age way way back when I was a kid and my dad was in the Air Force! I am 60 now!! Our meals were MRE's!! We kids would trade each other the different things in it!! What fun and great memories! We also had Military winter sleeping bags with fur around the head part!!

[@brandonvullo224]

I have really been enjoying your videos lately, makes me wanna get out and do some camping. I would always bring jalapeno ranch style beans when doing any camping or backpacking since I was a little kid.

[@kyledavenport5642]

Hey luke, that was a close one! Glad your ok. Keep these videos coming! Thanks again

[@lanaeeverett4289]

WOW looking back 10 years and seeing how much you have changed, Luke you certainly have filled out. All those work outs has worked out! I definitely will be checking out other videos from your past. Your hair style hasn't changed a bit!

[@mariehammond934]

Love the tumor remark from the powder on the mouth piece. You kill me! Great video! I learn alot from you! Thanks!

[@WildMedGuru1]

The panel loading design of that pack is great...as soon as you unzipped it at camp I literally said aloud- now that's cool!

[@charlesmandrell5161]

Luke...first of all, I just came a crossed your site and I love it. You remind me of my dearest friend in Vietnam. I see you testing equipment, but you seem to be stuck on ferro rods. Here in Colorado, we still enjoy the pleasure of making fire with flint and steel, we love the power of it. Possibly, in the future episodes, demostrate the technic? So many ppl are without a clue of bushcraft skills when they pack up and leave for the hills. Thank s for letting me see the beautiful areas of the eastern woodlands again,

[@osdew]

hey Luke. love the videos. I keep going back to watch old overnight adventures. I believe the powder in the sleeping pad is to absorb the condensation that you put in when you fill it with air from your lungs. keep on keeping on. -Sean

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Hey there Sean, thanks for commenting brother. You might be right about the powder! Good thinking. Take care of yourself. - Luke

[@x1Bryce1]

You can throw the tyvek in the washing machine and it will soften it up and make it less noisy.

[@jumpoffa5011]

Here is a tip for all you Preppers out there when going across country. 1. Stop in a truck stop and get a truck stop book. Its about $5.00. It will tell you where all the truck stop are in the country. It will tell you if they have fuel and what kind of fuel, food, place to sleep, repairs, and if the truck stop has showers. Showers usually cost about $5-$10.00 unless you have a coupon. If you don't have on ask a trucker. He might have a spare to share with you. 2. Never sleep in a rest area unless you are surrounded by others. Bad things happen in rest areas and they are secluded. A rest area is for those bathroom breaks, eat a sandwich or two then move on down the road. Safer to stop in a truck stop and sleep there where no one will bother you. 3. You will meet a great group of people that will be willing to help you. If you need directions, advice on traveling, and so on. 4. You will find gear that you can use while traveling to make your journey easier to enjoy. (You can also use some of this gear in your preparing.)

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Some excellent Advice brother. Thanks for sharing. - Luke

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

Hydro truck I stopped in a truck stop and slept that night and a girl knocked on the door early in the morning and wanted in.

[@jumpoffa5011]

@@michaelzimmerman8959 That may happen. The first one is free; but, the second one will cost ya. :-)

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

@@jumpoffa5011 not if I don't let her in.

[@jumpoffa5011]

@@michaelzimmerman8959 hahaha That's what I said. (True story) :-)

[@ionlyownone1911]

Luke, greetings from Montana. great video. you might try a pencil sharpener to get your dry tender shavings. it's a little trick I found saves me time and effort.

[@fedup961]

ionlyownone1911 I like your idea

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

Yeah I save my pencil shavings for starting fires.

[@marjoriehillebrand5873]

Another awesome camping video. Thank you Luke

[@SmilingGator96]

Hey Luke. Great video brother. I remember moving to and from Oregon from the South myself when I was young. It's wonderful to see all the parts of America that you do when you're on that drive. I was wondering if you ever considered a multiple night adventure. It would be a great video to watch.

[@1957jmhiser1]

I've been binging for 2 days on TOGE. Fell on the ice in my drive and been house bound for 7 days. Love TOGR

[@loueckert4970]

Don't wait, take that trip...include the kids. They will love to hear those stories (I sure did!) Thanks

[@mohdshayuti7190]

Love ur video as i love outdoor camping.nice video btw,hoping u are always in a good health for another amazing video Luke.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Mohd Shayuti Thank you my friend. Our next trip will be live on Wednesday! I hope you enjoy it. - Luke

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Hey there Dee, thank you so much for watching and commenting. I love the idea of doing a bike/stealth camp. I will have to think about that for a while. Be careful on the road my friend.

[@LorieBurk-m8u]

Brings back memories of you and your dad playing under the apple 🍎 tree memories last a lifetime.

[@Willyjoeshow]

Great videos. I know this is a couple of years old but I wanted to mention that you can run Tyvek through the washing machine 2-3 cycles and most of the "Chip Bag" sound goes away and it softens up a lot

[@RJ-oo3vf]

I very much like the bivy and the backpack and of course your videos :)

[@mamiep1]

I am new to your channels. I love it! Your growth and learning...fantastic!

[@ifigeneiareggae]

the trip is really nice edited well done,mate! thanks for sharing!

[@patrickedwards5277]

I always seem to cook French onion soup! lol. little packet of onion soup mix, beef bouillon cube, toast the bread on the fire or grill grate, break into soup and cut up or break three mozzarella string cheese pieces and throw it in. it is soo good it becomes addiciting. I cant stay away!lol....my friends say I also eat way too much baked beans. I bring those and roast a hot dog and mix it up

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Patrick Edwards Haha I don't think you can eat too many beans! Take care of yourself my friend. S&H - Luke

[@karinheart]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview from the can.. Into the man :)

[@xAnangelx]

Hey Luke :) Love your videos....I just was wondering what size saw you have 15" or 21"? also Ive learned so much watching your stuff just wanted to say thanks for all the work you put into it

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Good video really enjoyed it. I have had trees fall while I was in the woods, but not that close, it is loud though. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

No doubt about it. When a tree comes down, it's an intense sound. Be well and take care. - Luke

[@Will-Parr]

Wow, didn’t know apple trees were that big. Excellent video. Love the intro music.

[@toolmanboston]

Wow Luke I had no idea that you had been on You Tube for 9+ years. You were a young pup when you started doing this! Love watching your videos. I think you found your niche with the gear reviews and shorter format videos that you do now. Great stuff...I have definitely bought some gear based on your videos too.

[@yosoyantrax3928]

Great video!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your camping trips.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you my friend. Cheers. - Luke

[@ChrisPrytherchRoberts]

Great video, reminded me of the Blair witch project at times ;). Nice to see a genuine camping trip/review. Keep up the good work.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thanks Chris! Be well brother.

[@NodakKid83]

Dang brother that was close! Glad you’re okay. Great vid!

[@kinezo1961]

Speaking of trees falling. I was camping at White Swan Provincial Park in British Columbia.( I live on Vancouver Island ) A major wind storm blew in with incredible wind gusts. The site across from us had a huge tree (2 feet across) fall right behind their tent. We heard it cracking though the woods when it fell, and when it hit the ground the ground under our tent shook and we were about 75-100 feet away. SCARY! I love all of your videos and yes the other commentators are correct , you are a true gentleman.

[@Hiker63]

Throw your Tyvexin the washer and dryer a couple of times to soften it up. No more noise.

[@dmacbeath77]

Always great vids. Keep up the good work man.

[@janiedillingham3190]

It's fun to look at videos from 9 years ago. You were so young looking!

[@polymathicperturbations1476]

That powder is to keep the rubber from sticking to itself.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you so much my friend.

[@ronin550]

You do well on your reviews man, shake the haters off . Wish I had your attitude stay positive !

[@krisdouglas6536]

Another great video :) pencil sharpener for the little twigs really helps for speed ;)

[@nordicbritprepper]

Great outing dude, really enjoyed it. Going through your older stuff again :D Keep up the awesome outings dude i really enjoy them.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

NordicBritPrepper Thank you greatly my friend. - Luke

[@luketdrifter2100]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but instead of a hail, get yourself a bunjee cord, they don't weight anything, and you just stretch it around the tree. Portable holder, no nails in the trees...and you never now what else you can use it for!

[@MaineUSA]

I'm from Maine. And I really get a kick out of the way you talk! I love how you pronounce certain words. Keep up the good work bud

[@Dean_Cooling]

You too Luke. Was just telling my other half Aimee about, having a giggle. Happy new year to you too, look forwards to some new vids, till then take care, it's 2254hrs over here and I'm heading out myself tomorrow, but I'll be leaving Silver Bullet of my iPads play list. Laters brother. Dean.

[@ansum100]

Great Vid Bro love the camping fishing Hunting myself keep up the great work..

[@ryanmealtimer6453]

Wow that's crazy I have been backpacking in storms before and had trees fall but not that close and that tree had no reason to fall.

[@markwonder4246]

Great vid! Love the stories and your energy! Don’t forget the coffee!

[@erikvels3606]

Tumor inducing goodness, hahahaha. Nice! Thanks for the video!

[@deancooper3063]

You have mentioned Susie's channel but I haven't seen the name. I am 77 and learning probably missed the episode stating. Not sure what the additional cost is for CC's, but it would help with people of my age . I haven't been retired that long I'm familiar with profit margins. Keep up the good work and it's nice to see you've made it a family affair. It's like paid up life I insurance for you and the little lady for the future, in case the LORD calls one you. The other has a future income with experience. Be blessed

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Rock on my friend. How does the video quality look to you? I am looking for it to cool down as well. COME ON FALL!

[@hikingwithdoc7904]

Trees falling is one of the scariest sounds. Glad you were safe.

[@RONJAE212003]

Interesting. I’ve never heard it. But goood to know

[@taneilman]

Nice adventure. Great video, wished I was there. Thank You

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thanks pal, you are very welcome.

[@jimr.4244]

Cool video and gear. Makes me want to camp more in southeast Ohio. Thanks for showing things in detail. I'll keep tuned in !

[@craigjc5150]

You are one brave man! I could not camp by myself and watch Silver Bullitt, my mind would run wild and I wouldn't be able to sleep. I just discovered your channel and I have been binge watching! You should do a review on the BRS titanium stove I got one for 12 dollars on Ebay and it is super small and light. I put it up against my Jet Boil and the BRS boiled water way before the Jet. Keep up the great videos!

[@OmegaTacticalandSurvival]

Good video! You definitely need your ferro rod closer to the tinder instead of striking it into the air 5 inches above the pile.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thanks John, be well my friend.

[@OmegaTacticalandSurvival]

Just thought it might help a little. Great videos.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

John Gillenwater You know what they say, different strokes for different folks. In this case, literally! Take care of yourself brother.

[@09Bert]

Great video! One small request, when you reference another one of your videos could you possibly link it in the video that is playing? Maybe I'm just lazy but it would be really convenient

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you my friend. Be well.

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Watched 50 plus of your videos.. This is one of the first ones I've seen where there is green stuff! Lol.. No snow and not 20* lol..

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Hey there Bak Pack, thanks for the suggestion! I love the tyvek but not the bag of chips sound. Thanks again.

[@travishaskell6897]

Don't be one sticking it, pile those twigs on!!! Love your videos!

[@scottchamberlain3694]

Wow you got lucky with that tree...glad your ok...great vid by the way...I would use that Apple wood for your smoker if you have one...stay safe !!!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Definitely very lucky Scott. Great idea about the smoker, I don't personally have one but I will find something that does.

[@levimadden8037]

First mistake, never used some gear before(tent), I would have at least set it up before hand. Overall great video

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Man, some people are born that lucky. Unbelievable. I'm glad you didn't wake up to a faceful of apple wood and broken tent materials! Now I know it: my next piece of gear will be a Becker BK7. I've seen people do wonders with it, and now that you showed how much it can do in stock format, this is my one wanted blade. Great quality as usual overall, an enjoyable hour spent watching. Intro could stand to be a lot shorter, though, and in fact I'm very satisfied that you don't make them anywhere near this long anymore. If there are any impatient watchers reading this, the regular footage starts at about 2:40.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Gunner193 Thank you very much Gunner. Enjoy the BK7! S&H - Luke

[@DinnerForkTongue]

TheOutdoorGearReview I sure hope I will. Cheers!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I'm glad I'm ok too! Now I've got a huge tree to saw up. DOH! :)

[@artesdomatojoaocarmo]

i like this video!!! ... nice history on the truck he, he, he.. :D

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

:) Thanks brother.

[@cyborbot547]

That white powder on your inflatable surplus air pad is a storage powder used by the military kinda like foot powder to help prevent mold and mildew while being stored bit of a pain but you wont grow any humps lol

[@floatingfreedom6091]

I had to go back nine years to see one of your vids without a real storm 😂 and boy you look so young ! And thin!!

[@davidpalmer9091]

Thanks for the videos!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

You are welcome my friend. Thank you for watching. - Luke

[@schristi69]

The white stuff is to keep the rubber from sticking together. I use talc or corn starch on things with a waterproof coating so they don't stick together when stored rolled up. The AZ heat didn't help. I have had a couple of 80's tents rainflys damaged from them sticking together. I now store all of my tents loose in crates. Those mattresses have a habit of the seams blowing out. Not fun when you are on a winter field problem in AK. Carried one of those many a mile. Very heavy. I swapped mine out with Thermarest. Luckily command was very reasonable with us using some civi equipment.

[@faithrada]

I blew my sleeping pad up ONCE by mouth.. . and promptly went out and bought a battery pump! Yup, nearly passed out! Comfy though.

[@mikejenkins5630]

Awesome Vids. Keep up all the good work.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thanks Mike. Be well brother.

[@karens2932]

Luke, I can relate to your journey across country, we did the reverse..sounds like you were in Oklahoma.. we outran a tornado as well.. in fact every time we drove across country, Oklahoma had adverse weather. maybe nn your next cross country journey, you can make it to the pacific coast.. hwy 1 it is absolutely breathtaking

[@seamusmcbride2832]

Wow! Your videos have certainly improved over the years...

[@themartinblairproject]

Wonderful video and I loved your story about driving across the USA. I just discovered your channel and just subscribed :) Cheers from Canada

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Hey there Martin, thanks for commenting and subbing. Be well my friend. - Luke

[@Chilln187]

Love the longer video, glad you are ok.

[@donnietriplett1714]

First i want to say Thanks, I've learned alot watching your channel. I have been trying to make up my mind about carrying a big ass knife or a hatchet and mora. This vid has helped big knifes look heavy and dangerious.

[@WeldedDiff84]

killer vid again! Watching in 1080p on the bigscreen is amazing. Cant wait till it cools down here so I can go camping again

[@donboehner6005]

Does Tyvek pass moisture in one direction and block in the other? I know buildings have the lettering facing out, so I would guess moisture can move from the ground up the way you have the ground mat placed. Shouldn't the mat be placed letters down to allow moisture to flow away from the tent floor? Am I wrong? Thanks.

[@kerry1383]

Pro tip: if you throw that Tyvek sheet in the laundry the noise disappears 100%.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Hey there Meta; that was a close one! Haha With the G1, I think it would be comfortable after 8 miles. Back in the spring I did 10 -12 miles with a 20+lbs load and it was great. Very comfortable.

[@joannclinedinst2729]

Enjoy watching very relaxing ty

[@freshjef7]

I was camping at the coast and had a 30 foot main branch come down and hit the tent. They do make a sound lol

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Haha They definitely make a sound! I'm glad you're alright my friend. - Luke

[@fionag8869]

Theres nothing like the smell and taste of bacon and eggs cooked out in the woods, YUMMM!!!

[@netsurfers9357]

I like the music that you added... pretty awesome sound!... and great explorer video! BTW: What kind of backpack are you carrying? I just purchased an EDC not long ago, but it doesn't have enough space... thinking about getting one similar to yours.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

All the time my friend. My soul belong in the outdoors!