Winter Camping and 2023 Overland Gear Recap

[@fpartidafpartida]

@3:00 I recognize this trail because Rivian filmed their R1S way before it’s 1st deliveries on that trail. I saw that over and over again, because it was about the only video of the SUV I could get after I put down my deposit. Thanks for letting me know where that is. Always wondered that.

[@fpartidafpartida]

@16:40. Agree those are great pans. Another advantage of them is they are inductive compatible (which is what I do camping).

[@NickPage]

One of my main requirements for a roof tent, was being able to leave all of my bedding set up. I cannot imagine having to roll up my sleeping bags and stuff every single morning. As a photographer that just makes those early mornings even earlier and the last thing I wanna do is struggle with my bedding. That’s why I went with Alucab even though it’s narrower has more room for bedding, which I fully appreciate! Great video with some great ideas for us gear nerds.

[@JustinBMcBride]

The Alucab is a great alternative to the GFC - If you can handle the weight. There are all kinds of good options out there. I’m with ya though, it would be nice to lay the bedding flat and roll away.

[@darksideemt]

Dear Santa: Really like the way you "produced" this video. While some might find it boring or slow I actually really like the difference it showed as you basically showed setup on everything pretty much at real speed. Most do like you said in the beginning or might show a clip taking it out/off the truck and BOOM.....it's doing whatever it is supposed to do. I feel your transparency has always been pretty clear and that is definitely one of the main reasons to watch your stuff. Hope you and the family have a happy holidays!

[@tom_gorman]

Dear Santa, I appreciate this style of video. Thank you sir! If I may, when splitting wood, I do not recommend your method, holding the log with one hand and the hatchet with the other and doing one motion down on another log or ground, that is a great way to cut your hand (like you almost did here) 8:40 . Instead place the hatchet on the wood, using another log or hammer, smack the back of the hatchet, no hands below the sharp cutty bit.

[@JustinBMcBride]

You’re not wrong. One benefit of watching all of my camping videos back is learning lessons.

[@tom_gorman]

@@JustinBMcBride For sure!

[@land_to_sea_studio]

Can't wait for the diesel heater video to drop! Researching them waiting to build mine and love the setup of yours! Thank for all the great content.

[@hestoutdoors]

Great video, love the sleep set up.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Hest pillows bringing that five star comfort.

[@roadlesstraveledadventures]

Dear Santa, I thought I had everything I wanted but this made me want to keep adding to my wish list. Safe travels!

[@JustinBMcBride]

That’s the problem with gear, it never stops.

[@billyhleung]

Love the video/commercial...lol! How did you mounting the diesel on the cab door? Really like the efficient setup....keep up the vids!

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very helpful content friend

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you.

[@aRVeesBlog]

welcome@@JustinBMcBride

[@ryanhallidaho]

Great Gear Review! You need the solo stove heat deflector. We use one for our ranger and its a game changer.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Just ordered it!

[@ryanhallidaho]

Thats awesom you will love it. I have recently ordered the cooking hub. I cant wait to try out! I have also read that the heat deflector can rest on top of the cooking hub without the legs attached. This will help because the cooking hub nests in the solo stove for transportation and the heat deflector can easly be transported without the legs attached. @@JustinBMcBride

[@Sparky2]

I like honesty, adventure, and actually taking action about things that don't feel right. Keep on doing commercial adventures, so long as it's still useful for area recon, a good storyline, and how the gear works, I'm in. New subscriber here.

[@michaelclaman3377]

I bought the wood bag. It is awesome. I love lamp as well. 😂

[@DB_Roams]

Dear Santa, been loving the return of the Jeep videos. Your videos were great this year. Looking forward to more of your adventures in 2024! Happy holidays

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks for the kind words. It feels like I’ve found my stride again. I am looking forward to 2024.

[@mattmentzer8610]

Dear Santa. Well done.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you!

[@chrissimon9289]

Dear Santa, Thanks for all the great info on the gear. Looking forward to trying out some of the gadgets in the future. Love the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you! Glad you found some gadgets worth trying!

[@mightymikee]

I love what you have done to you JTRD. What is the bag used for your ducting for the diesel heater?

[@JustinBMcBride]

geni.us/step22stingraymini

[@mightymikee]

​@@JustinBMcBrideThanks. I see that you linked it up in the description. Thank you for clarifying. I am your new subscriber.

[@TheDefenderSisu]

Dear Santa, thank you for the list of items I will probably need. February is almost here and that is the time we leave for Alaska. It will take us a bit to get there with a bunch of stops along the way. But I will not miss out on wheeling in Utah next year, it has to be the best place in this great country to explore. Thank you for the video.

[@JustinBMcBride]

You gotta get to Utah! We have it all.

[@TheCajunGaijin]

Do you still travel with the Solostove? I like the idea of my home firepit being able to also go on a camping trip, traveling with it seems like such a PITA, building it, unbuilding it, waiting for it to cool down, etc. I recently decided to just pick up an ignik firepit and so far I'm loving it. Haven't tried using it in super cold weather but I'm familiar with what happens when its freezing out to propane. I like the idea of not having to get the tiny green canisters for my for coleman stove anymore though. And the propane working for both the stove and the firepit.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I switched to the Howl R4 - a much more expensive product, but it heats well, takes up as much space as a Solo Stove, but I don’t smell like smoke.

[@thomasbrown3001]

That was the best gift guide so far I generally don’t watch the gift KZbin videos but that was a good one thanks

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you! I think the new format is a breath of fresh air and not overly filled with stuff you may not use.

[@franny5295]

Your brother went with you to make sure you didn't die by yourself. That's what brothers are for 😁

[@weecho27]

100% agree that a sous vide to meal prep is a game changer. If you use an ice chest you don't have to worry about your ice being contaminated with raw chicken or any other raw meat. Also cuts way down on cook time.

[@Topocampchef]

Like the firestarter!

[@JackCreekBBQ]

always fun to see how people adapt and survive the cold weather camping trips..... Nice commentary.

[@bryanstaten5585]

Dear santa looking forward to the diesel heater build and review after use.

[@alexcosta7020]

Dear Santa: Would you do a more in depth review of the solo stove and how much heat it produces vs an open campfire as well as any pros and cons of the system? I was looking at buying one yesterday at Scheels but didnt... yet. Thanks

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yes! I have something fun in the works! Waiting on a few things to arrive first.

[@siebitup]

I run the Toyo R/T Trails and also had a 9.9 pucker level coming down a steep shelf road north of Ophir on a snowy day in my GX 😅. I'm highly considering switching them out for all terrains. I love RT's but man for snow I don't think they're it. Also, that folding torch is awesome!

[@JustinBMcBride]

I have heard good things about the soon-to-be Hankook RT. It appears to be triple-peak rated.

[@jimstoneman1732]

Dear Santa, Does the Devos Light Ranger put out as much light as we see on the video? I know some cameras tend to brighten up the scene, but if it does that well, I can't see any use for the Goal Zero, unless you're looking to host a sporting event or something! Definitely interested... And FYI, I've been a good boy this year! 😁

[@JustinBMcBride]

The DEVOS is pretty true to life in this video. These are on their brightest settings.

[@jeepncj7]

Dear Santa - Excited for the diesel heater video! Interested in what you thought of the hcallory unit vs your own diy build.

[@jaymills3843]

Question.. What Solar Generator do you use, if you use one? Checked the gear list and did not see one listed.

[@JustinBMcBride]

This’n: geni.us/AnkerSOLIXF2000

[@rileykoppes9276]

Dear Santa, watched this video while testing the Zonli Z Walk Pro, per your last vid. Looking forward to some winter camping near Zion in a few weeks!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Snow may fall near Zion soon! Those are some of my favorite conditions there!

[@garylgoldberg]

Dear Santa -- just placed my order for a Devos lightranger. Thanks! Merry Holidays!

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

Great Idea on the vacuum seal.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yeah, look up Sous Vide.

[@alpinetactics]

This felt way less commercial 👏 well done

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you!

[@boundless-trails]

Honestly, I would be interested in a video where an overland influencer says: heres a tripod lamp for $175, but let me show you how you can make one with a $30 rechargeable light and a $20 tarp pole, so you can feed your family this holiday season. I get it though, nobody would be making these videos if it wasn’t for sponsors…. I just can’t justify some of the cost involved, like a set of camping knives for $300, like most people don’t even have that in their house kitchen

[@stevehicks9374]

Awesome video

[@3WK-ADV]

Silky saw will be even better once you get the hang of it. It is a pull saw, so it cuts much better if you exert most of your energy while pulling it back and ease up when sending it forward.

[@AFugax]

Dear Santa: does the roof rack on the front help with wind noise from the GFC? Gas mileage (or too minimal to notice)? I have a new RTT on an xtrusion bed rack on my Gladiator and get some wind noise, not horrible but noticeable. I was looking to do a wind deflector or even a roof rack like yours. Your thoughts? Good video -I like honest gear advice!

[@JustinBMcBride]

It definitely helped with wind noise. I can’t say it has any effect on mileage. Here’s an affiliate link in case you end up getting one: geni.us/TrailRax_TRMR-JT

[@overland_dadsfl]

And we are in warm Florida wondering..... what your brother ate?🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍. I have seen the solo stove at Homegoos for 89 bucks.....

[@JustinBMcBride]

You’ll have to watch his video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2e4pYp3fdWmsLcsi=lWhDY8-lRFff4Uf2

[@812Taco]

Dear Santa thanks for all the great content

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@glenngarbett]

Dear Santa, hey Justin, looking for a good set up for phone mounts in my Bronco. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Yes! Obviously the same Peak Design Mount I talk about in this video: geni.us/peakdesignballmount And the 67 Designs Dash Rail: geni.us/67D_broncorail

[@glenngarbett]

Thx! I'll have a look! Best of the season!

[@robertjohnson1403]

Looks cold! Ever notice how campers always build a fire but don’t actually stand by it much to keep warm? It’s just burning over there for ambience or something.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Trust me, I kept standing by this.

[@jordanturnbow]

Dear Santa, I’ve wondered about using sous code to under complicate normal life (my wife gets very squirmish around raw meat…it’s rough). I was curious what the process(es) you like to use for semi prepared meals (I guess specifically when camping). What do those look like?

[@JustinBMcBride]

The Sous Vide is my new favorite thing. I use it all the time at home. I use the Breville+ app with their Joule to do the recipes. But in short, add meat and seasonings to the vacuum seal bag then use the app to determine temp and time and drop it in the pot of water.

[@jordanturnbow]

Yeah that all makes sense. I was curious if you are sous vide(ing) your camp meals right before you go camping and then searing them, or if you are cooking them and cooking (possibly freezing them) and then warming/searing them at the camp site.

[@bryanstaten5585]

I will say this, yes everything is ridiculous expensive these days. Use discount codes wherever you find them and ask yourself this question....when im camping in the cold do i want the gear that works?

[@MicahsRants]

I got lucky and picked up my leatherman ARC from Bass Pro Shop. Great video 👍🏽

[@TheDefenderSisu]

Dear Santa, any tips on wheeling in the snow? I live in South Florida and we don’t get much snow down here.😂 I will be using Goodyear Duratrac’s.

[@JustinBMcBride]

If it’s crunchy it’s not fun to drive on. That’s the best advice I can give. You want it to be powder. Chains can help with the crunchy stuff, but it isn’t a sure fire answer. If it’s deeper than your ground clearance you’re going to be fighting it and can likely end up in a ditch or off the scary side of a road.

[@camperdave6192]

Dear Santa, I was hoping for link to the hat you were wearing. Your other stuff was cool also. Merry Christmas

[@JustinBMcBride]

It’s a discontinued hat from Filson. www.filson.com/double-mackinaw-cap.html

[@mudbug8037]

Totally agree on how Sous Vide will change the way you camp. Multiple times we've water-bathed steaks to medium rare, then just refrigerated them, and just seared them at the campsite. PERFECT steak while camping without the guesswork.

[@JustinBMcBride]

It really is something I can see more of us talking about this year.

[@aeronautoutdoor]

Dear Santa --- we're so stoked we made it on your "take on every trip" list! Hope you have a great Christmas and it always keeps you toasty in your rad sleigh! 🎄 PS - *awesome* video, sound, editing, everything 👏

[@JustinBMcBride]

Heck ya! Happy to have you on the list but more happy to have you in bed with me… as a blanket. 😂

[@aeronautoutdoor]

@@JustinBMcBride 😂 love it when we heat things up 😘

[@tbk1801]

I appreciate the content you know as we get older everybody wants to get us ideas for Christmas or what do we get when we buy everything ourselves thank you for this video

[@RevereOverland]

Dear Santa, get Justin some tire socks.

[@JustinBMcBride]

He needs to... or some nordic chains... but they're nearly as expensive as tracks.

[@CraigG21]

Dear Santa, does that Solo stove really radiate heat well? While it burns efficiently, I’ve heard all the heat goes strait up/out the top. Ok if your standing, but not so much when seated, right?

[@JustinBMcBride]

It kept us warm on this trip. I did just get the new heat disperser from them. I’ll try it out this next week while snow camping again.

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

Winter glamping 😊

[@JustinBMcBride]

I wouldn’t have it any other way.

[@highpro1394]

Curious if you ever tried the rocket fire torch or one of those lava box portable campfires? I checked out those overalls from that livsn brand and they look like my next purchase!

[@JustinBMcBride]

While I was in Canada a few weeks back the guys were using the Rocket Fire Torch. Similar idea to the snow peak. I like how small the Snowpeak packs. And we used the Lava Box in this video. It was neat, but not for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpa2m5mAidBlm8Usi=bM9CeaNS3xhCmOqu

[@BillTait]

Dear Santa, what is the model name of your deck drawer?

[@JustinBMcBride]

geni.us/deckeddrawers

[@JBXOverland]

This is just a commercial disguised as an adventure.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Shhhh we’re trying to be secretive about it.

[@JBXOverland]

@@JustinBMcBride dude my bad 😭

[@JustinBMcBride]

I forgive you.

[@JobobFlowers-hz2nl]

Silkie saws are the best you can buy

[@JustinBMcBride]

I’m on board with that.

[@JackCreekBBQ]

who is that in the back ground? Brother perhaps?

[@Jericho642]

66k subscribers? WTF man. You have the best overlanding content on KZbin

[@JustinBMcBride]

Thanks! I’ve been all over the place with my style this last year and I think that has hurt my growth on the platform. Sharing my channel on other platforms is one very easy and free way to help me out. I really appreciate the kind comment!

[@auduffer]

I thought the goalzero light was a guided missile; sweet mercy that's huge!!

[@JustinBMcBride]

It’s very large but it is hella bright.

[@alexgallivan7082]

Justin, where is the inversion. Fun times up above the "B"

[@JustinBMcBride]

It slid in about a day or two after this. Visibility was down to 100 or so yards this last Sunday night.

[@hjstrater]

Dear Santa, if the purpose of this video wasn’t just to highlight gear, what would you have left at home? Personally the solo stove is a great fire pit… only when you don’t need it for heat. It spits all the heat straight up and you need to buy another $175 thingamajig to deflect the heat. Makes some of the simple flat pack fire pits seem better for a winter camp when you just want to elevate the fire and keep it out of the snow.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I left all the gear at home that I don’t use. That was the point of this video. In my previous gift guides I over-inflated my gear list, but in this approach I showed only what I actually use. Sure, the Solo Stove is expensive and not perfect, but I’ve used the BioFire and the Devos fire pits, but the BioFire ran through logs and didn’t put out enough heat for the amount of logs I was carrying, and I didn’t like worrying about a battery. The Devos is nice because it’s a flat pack and doesn’t have the side wall, however as the steel heats up it flexes and the hot ashes spill out. It great, especially when trying to camp in a spot that doesn’t have a fire ring like we did here. If I could afford the Howl, that is what I would’ve brought. But for now, I use the Solo Stove.

[@UnderAchievrLP]

Dear Santa, all the above would be great.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I am fortunate, it’s true. It’s taken years of hard work to get here. Hopefully in a few years we’ll be saying the same for my brother’s channel.

[@joemamamia1751]

Dear Santa, I noticed you route both ducts of your diesel heater, inside your tent... Do you notice a big difference in performance? I just picked up the new HCalory Toolbox heater... I don't think I can include a second hose for the inlet side... hmmm. Love your content as always, Justin.. uh, I mean Santa! 🎅🎅🎅

[@JustinBMcBride]

If it’s single digits out like this was, yes. But if it’s 35°F+ I don’t think it’s necessary.

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

The bulin single stove is much better than the jetboil. Saved the bulin is only &40. And yes the Silky rocks.

[@JustinBMcBride]

I will have to check that one out!

[@kenmcdougal97]

Dear Santa lol i want a diesel heater

[@GPacificPaintball]

Dear Santa, please add the ignik electric blanket on my Christmas list thank you. 😊

[@JustinBMcBride]

I let Santa know…

[@Colesgotsteez]

Your bedding cost more then my whole set up 😂

[@JustinBMcBride]

I’m not proud of it but I’m happy with it.

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

You must have had the gen 1 version.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Nope. Gen 2. They sent it to me at launch. I prefer the Solo Stove. But hey, if the Biolite is working for you, that’s great news!

[@ccwstraightshooter9761]

Buy the BioLite firepit. It’s way better.

[@JustinBMcBride]

Just gave my biolote away. It was junk.

[@jasonkelly9373]

Hey Justin I don't know where the heck you're shopping at but $500 for that electric blanket I just found that same blanket for $149 a lot of the stuff that I see in your video I found a lot of that stuff for a whole heck of a lot less LOL not trying to be rude or anything like that or just saying got to do more homework and shop around a little bit LOL OneNote at least you got rid of that POS Ford Bronco LOL haha

[@JustinBMcBride]

The electric blanket isn’t $500. Ignik has them on sale right now for 25% off, so I think they’re $150. The 750 Dwon Fill Hoverquilt by Aeronaut is $500. Think of it like sewing together a bunch of down coats - it’s going to get expensive. Also not trying to be rude, but maybe give it a double look when commenting. All of the links in the description are direct links to the brands, sure there could be one-off sales right now, but this video will live forever and the best way to ensure the links are accurate going forward is to link directly to the brand itself. I’m not new at this. And while I make plenty of mistakes, the links in this video description are accurate.

[@jasonkelly9373]

@@JustinBMcBride ya $149.99

[@JackCreekBBQ]

LOL... hence you moved your truck.

[@tracymac1111]

As interesting as watching paint dry.

[@JustinBMcBride]

What would you change? I always appreciate constructive feedback, but insults aren’t welcome.

[@explore_off_road]

Don't Gourmet Restaurants have such "Outbursts" when cooking ... Your just gourmet cooking is all.

[@BROVERLANDER]

You’re killing me, bro! I know you decided to do this full-time, but the continuously begging for viewer support is just about absurd and annoying. Your greed is spewing from every word. You leave me no choice but to unsubscribe and move on.

[@JustinBMcBride]

You’re right. Getting paid to work is the worst. Why would I ever want that? I’m a greedy slime ball that should work for free. Side note: this isn’t an airport, you don’t need to announce your departure.

[@RevereOverland]

It cracks me up when people watch hours of entertainment on the internet at absolutely no cost to them, then get upset when the creator asks for some support to continue making said free entertainment.