My wool hooded anorak, ScanGauge III and other viewer comments • TruckTalk 02

[@softroadingthewest]

Check out ScanGauge III: amzn.to/3HECOUe NOTE: I'm home for a few days but will have to head back out of town soon to resume overseeing care of a hospitalized family member. Since early November, I have been gone (not working or filming) more than I have been home. New videos may continue to be sparse. The channel is already tanking after just two weekends without a new video.😭 I can't say Thank You enough to those of you who have been digging back through the softroadingthewest back catalog to watch old videos and let KZbin know my viewers are still viewing! Unfortunately, it's probably still going to be a couple more weeks before things get back to normal. Thank you for watching...something, anything, LOL.

[@zackdemundo]

Scan Guage info was very useful. I like this segment. Perhaps this is where “maintenance talk” could occur over the next few months.

[@SamAlison63PNW]

What a tease. lmao. I enjoyed the vidoe, but I was REALLY looking forward to the info on getting one of those hoodies. lol

[@clifford_overland]

Thanks for putting the anorak saga to bed. I did receive at least 50 requests for one after Jason's video. Guess I have something to fall back on if my day job doesn't workout. 😂

[@softroadingthewest]

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Scotty the Seamstress 😂

[@clifford_overland]

​@@softroadingthewest we've discussed this 🤣 it's semester or as Jason says thread injector.

[@softroadingthewest]

@@clifford_overland 🙉 lalalalalala I can't hear you lalalalala

[@reidcrosby6241]

Great job on those anoraks. I am what I call a "needle buster" ..kinda like my saying about skiing, "if you ain't fallen, you ain't skiing". If your not breaking needles you aren't sewing. I am an old outdoor gear manager for an Experiential Ed camp ..repairing all sorts of stuff. Love my sewing machines. Crew on a job once called me "Pappy Stitch" as I was the only one who could sew the welding blankets beside the company owner. 14 pcs of blanket 12' long around a 50' reactor in Chevron plant for the induction heating tubes ...100 tabs on each weld blanket. Time away from the hell hole refinery "PRICELESS" ..Gotta have skills

[@conniewaite1371]

I have about10 army wool blankets if you could use them

[@jeffreypreiss8191]

I like the idea for "Truck Talk". I think it will be a fun way to get answers to all of those questions and curiosities we have. Great idea. Just be careful driving. Continuing to think good thoughts for your family.

[@jeffreyajello6046]

Glad to see some new content but you certainly have your priorities correct with taking care of family. Like the new format and will continue going through the archives finding some older treasures!

[@robertsmith-zz7ot]

Good idea. Now I want a Scan Gauge III.

[@Scotty1963AZUSA]

I like the format. That was a cool prank! I would love it if there was a video of it. Everyone had such a happy look on their face 😀😂😊! Great work Scotty! What a fun crew!

[@tomas5376]

Every time you talk, I learn something new! Keep it up.

[@jimbrown7261]

Thank you. This is a good idea. And I was perfectly fine with the audio. It never crossed my mind until you mentioned it on the screen.

[@cousinjeb7116]

This is good stuff Donald.

[@erda2072]

Love the idea of “truck talk”. And thanks for the ScanGauge review.

[@SeanStewart88]

I think this is a great idea Donald. Look forward to these little segments.

[@billcurnew6020]

Perfectly fine way to address a host of thoughts, ideas, questions, etc, without devoting an entire vlog to them individually. I hope your family member is doing better as well. Sadly, we all have to go through similar times, so I'm guessing most everyone understands the difficulties involved. All the best on that. One more thing. Nice move on the runway! 😁

[@michaeldenisfabbrini1304]

Thanks!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you so much Michael! 🙏

[@johndej]

First, I hope things are better with your family member. I understand how difficult that can be. After seeing your ScanGauge around the time I discovered your channel, I bought one for my truck as well as my Mini Cooper. I love them! I do like this format and look forward to more.

[@diamondtman]

Family First and we will be here when you can get back.

[@wvadv]

i like this format. you touched on a lot of subjects in a short amount of time.

[@thomasreilly4156]

I like the new format. I look forward to seeing how it goes.

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

Good initiative Donald 🤜🏻🤛🏼 Keep it up

[@Blue.Crawler]

I like it! Good format, I like riding a long

[@Papawuf]

Love the format and the choice of doing it in the truck. Love you content, particularly the “adventure” content.

[@wayfairing_soul]

Perfect intro. Also, you better werk that runway. 😂

[@OverlandUnderground]

You mean TWERK that runway.

[@TommyKinsey1972]

just don't have an accident! Love the format.

[@loveroos627]

Great news! More good stuff to look forward to.

[@jarrodyeager]

Cool format

[@RichWilliams-qr9zc]

Enjoyable content!

[@YouTubeTyler]

Great format, keep it coming!

[@carolleimbach6407]

Keep on truckin' 👍

[@jackiegainer3866]

I like the idea. I'll tune in! Will be interesting to hear your answers to some viewer questions.

[@WravTil]

Nice. Hope the family member gets well soon

[@user-iu2yb7dd3d]

Lester River Bushcraft in Duluth, MN makes really high quality wool anoraks similar to that one. Hope your family stuff goes well for ya.

[@EagleOne49]

Another great wool anorak option suggested by Jason is by Lester River - the Bushcraft Wool Boreal Shirt Anorak. I like this format, Donald! Looking forward to more mid-week insightful videos!

[@MrKeenaz]

G’day Donald. Just want to start with I pray all is well with the family, especially Lucy being on the roads now. Second is I really like this truck talk segment. Thank you. Mario.

[@warrenscorner]

I definitely need one of those scan gadgets for my Silverado. It’s a basic work truck so it doesn’t have any fancy features but it would be nice to keep an eye on some of those readings. I love Truck Talk! I hope all goes well with your family.

[@Forgvn.Adventures]

Nice format! Thanks for allowing us to ride in the passenger seat! While I'd love a real hand made Anorak, I'm pleased with mine from Arcturus. Decent quality for the price for those thinking a Anorak might be for them.

[@mtnmnchronicles]

I agree, with you talking from my desk seems weird. I was contemplating doing something similar occasionally.

[@pellcio]

The anorak is the best. Gotta admit I admired you for wearing that. I still have my late father's waxed cotton anorak from the 1950s which I cherish, but don't get to use that much here in LA.

[@brianadventures9622]

I made my own wool blanket anorak last season, they are incredibly warm! It really wasn't that bad to DIY if you have a sewing machine and some rudimentary skills!

[@karlahernandez5750]

Any chance Scott would think about selling patterns for the anorak?

[@softroadingthewest]

If you scroll through the comments here, look for a comment from user clifford_overland. That's Scotty, you can ask him directly. 😄

[@TMcClintock]

I like it, keep it up. An also make sure your shirt collar is laying proper. My OCDness was kicking in, and I wanted to reach in and fix that rascal!! LOL. Look forward to your next vid.

[@softroadingthewest]

Ooh I know!! I actually was going to insert some kind of overlaid text to make a joke about that because it was bugging me too, but in my rush to get this done I forgot. 😆 Definitely gonna "check my look" before I start the next one. 😂

[@christopheranderson8619]

Wishing all the best for your family member. Damn I wish that Primal Outdoors guy would add chapter links he just rattles on and on! 🤣jk

[@softroadingthewest]

Such a novice! 😂

[@MattCookOregon]

Dude you should do a podcast while driving rough roads!

[@softroadingthewest]

Good idea! It could be all about chocolate ice cream that has marshmallows and nuts in it!

[@matthewkellogg6247]

I am in the process of getting a 3rd Gen forester your build is kinda the inspiration for my choice of vehicles the one question that I have that you really never addressed is Did you forester ever feel underpowered for the adventures that you went on thank you in advance P.S. I am a avid watcher of your channel

[@softroadingthewest]

I'd say it was passable. You wouldn't want to put much larger, heavier tires on it than what I had, that's what really slowed that car down. My hazy future dream, if it hadn't been wrecked, had been to eventually swap in Subaru's H6 engine...that would turn it into a little beast. :-)

[@matthewkellogg6247]

​@softroadingthewest so getting the forester would be a little more advantageous

[@pofishing5129]

This was a cool!

[@TACTICALNOMAD]

@softroadingthewest, Donald, I know what you mean about sitting at your desk talking doesn't seem natural. You're an adventure and travel channel with DIY sprinkled in, so your main fortê is being outside. I have done Live Streams from sitting in my truck or standing outside my truck, which I prefer, but sitting inside the house or a building you have to consider lighting, the backdrop, acoustics, etc., for our genre it's un-natural to be inside. Personally, I like this format. It's unique to you, and that works. Doing a Q&A is something that allows for your followers to get answers to their FAQs.

[@daneboro6847]

Great video, not apposed to more like these👍

[@TACTICALNOMAD]

FIRST! WHOO GOO! Now I'm watching the video.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@OverlandAdventureTimes]

Camera Conspiracies! Kasey is awesome

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, I stumbled upon him earlier this year when I was researching some lens, and was quickly hooked. I eagerly await each new video each day, even though most of what he talks about isn't truly relevant to me. 🤣

[@OverlandAdventureTimes]

@softroadingthewest I found him in like 2021 & haven't stopped watching, which is pretty rare 😄 Same, very little is directly relevant anymore, but it's extremely entertaining.

[@softroadingthewest]

@@OverlandAdventureTimes He has already influenced my video production and editing. I've started leaving in dumb vocal flubs I used to edit out, and the whole catwalk/photographer scene in this video was definitely inspired by his boardroom sketches. Oh and the giant fist at the beginning of TruckTalk #1 (Why I don't share locations) was 100% my version of the Cripple Hammer. 😄

[@OverlandAdventureTimes]

@@softroadingthewest that's fantastic 😄 for me all lenses are now in T stops, not F stops. "Toneh" 😄 My brain just automatically translated into "think I'll use the 50mm Tony 1.8". The fact that I use a S5iiX and Sigma glass just shows you don't have to agree with someone to thoroughly enjoy their stuff!

[@kevinthomson6324]

I’ll still check these out but the Saturday drops are normally the start of my weekend. Wake up take the dog for a walk, make a tea and watch your weekly drop among others Saturday/ Friday drops.

[@softroadingthewest]

I'm glad to hear that! My plan is to keep that as it has been, with this occasional extra midweek thing you can take or leave while still getting the usual weekly content. Thanks for making me part of your weekend routine. I hope to get back to MY routine of those Saturday drops as soon as possible!

[@pala4833]

You know, a self-driving truck would be very handy for filming these Truck Talks. 😉😄

[@jaystewart9947]

😂

[@bajasoobnut]

You're getting the same mileage as I am in my Sequoia lol and hmmmmm I might have to bribe Scott.....

[@clifford_overland]

😂

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

I love our ScanGauge III. I use it a lot when towing. Gives me a lot of good information like transmission fluid temps at the pan and torque converter. Also, lets me know if the torque converter is locked or unlocked which is handy when approaching hills. I have noticed a 1 mpg increase since using it for towing which means it will pay for itself at about 1200 miles. I hope all is going well with your family member. In our prayers, George.

[@jaystewart9947]

I think #3 Truck Talk should be 12 min of the same camera view of you taking that 12 min Power Nap! 😂 Maybe put some gurgling stream noise in the background so maybe we could use it as a sleep aid. Side note: I would consider NOT driving while attempting the above 😂 Actually, I like the style since it’s similar to your portion of your other videos explaining this and that. Oh, and we’ll have less of that “ light-in-the-loafers” modeling routine. Even though it was a bit hilarious 👌 All that ramble aside I do hope your loved one gets well soon!

[@DanitaReynolds]

I agree with you, drive and talk is way better than sit at your desk and talk. Have you thought of taking your modeling career on the road? Maybe at the next meetup you can get all the men to model for us women. I'm all for cheap entertainment. 🙃

[@softroadingthewest]

🤣

[@simcoebackcountry5998]

You can find a similar wool hoodie on Varusteleka. They call it a Blanket Anorak. They are a Finnish company but ship to the US.

[@garretlewis4103]

Idea for truck talk number three. Distracted driving, truth or fiction. 🤪😂🤪😂😜

[@softroadingthewest]

LOL

[@Steve_and_Deb_Explore_the_USA]

Love the concept. Curious if that was filmed on your way to somewhere, or just out driving specifically for the video. The road noise wasn’t too bad with your mic positioning. I was one of several folks who contacted Scott directly just after Jason’s Patreon video a couple years back. I wanted a Hobbit jacket, too! 😂 And as you said, they took way too much of his time to make, and he had zero interest in making more to sell. Online, there are places that sell them from $3-400.

[@Mandingobull]

I cant believe it has taken scan gauge this long to make a version like this. Ultragauge has had this type of obd display tool for around 2 decades.

[@tailhookactual]

Arcturus out of Vancouver, WA has some nice wool anoraks that aren't obnoxiously expensive.

[@TheWoodensong]

Re: the new new concept of Truck Talk…I’m thinkin’ “Winner, Winner…Chicken Dinner!! “Ol’Scooter” in East Texas…

[@dalecurrier5631]

Donald ,!I am interested to to know if the carpeting makes much difference, I am thinking of carpeting my fiberglass Hi top ?

[@softroadingthewest]

So far I've only had the one night to try it out, due to life complications at the moment. It definitely feels a little cozier than when it was bare aluminum, and those areas no longer collect condensation. It also subtly deadens the sound inside the camper in a pleasant way. I doubt it makes any significant difference in terms of heat loss, but I am pleased with the results and for me, it was totally worth the small investment in product and time.

[@metaxaanabeer]

I feel fine about this mid-week format. Now if you will excuse me, my new smoker just got delivered, I must go and at least unppack it.

[@tomas5376]

I wish you would stop looking at the camera (passenger) while driving. Perhaps change the position of the camera so you can keep your eyes on the road ahead.

[@rickysiebert9618]

Really?

[@tomas5376]

@@rickysiebert9618 Not sure what your Really? means, but as a newspaper publisher and journalist I’ve reported on countless wrecks where the driver wasn’t concentrating on what may be suddenly in front of him/her and they died. I like what Donald presents and I want him to be around for a long, long time.

[@softroadingthewest]

@@tomas5376 Not to worry. This video is hiiiighly edited. You're not seeing the gaps when I'm focused on driving as needed. I'm on a long straight highway with ample visibility and not looking around any more than I look around at the scenery. I've been recording video in this way for many years, it's just never had a dedicated segment.🙂

[@rickysiebert9618]

@@tomas5376 As a law enforcement officer, the amount of time Donald appears to have his eyes off the road is minuscule. I see people texting, watching TV on their phones, etc. They get the red and blues.

[@robertherrmann4823]

@@rickysiebert9618 It sets a really bad example. Not safe at all.

[@mastervoni1285]

How often do you drive Hwy 58? 😉

[@softroadingthewest]

I live in Eugene. Nearly all my trips involve Hwy 58 or Hwy 126, heh. :-)

[@curtshelp6170]

Weather wool has a similar anorak but there are probably significant differences.

[@darrylk808]

Chapter links?? I had to go look to see how long this video was... thought it might be over an hour. I was ready to click out of it. But 10 minutes isn't long enough for links. 😁"Truck Talk" = You talking while in a truck. 😂 I can tell that you've waked runways before.😂

[@softroadingthewest]

Ohhh believe me, I learned long ago that people start griping real quick when they feel anything goes 30 seconds longer than they think it should. 😆 I make sure to give those people the tools to skip ahead easily so they have nothing to complain about. 😄

[@johnguertin5054]

Don't run into me talking, looking around and waving your hands please

[@sevynblanes]

😂

[@softroadingthewest]

Relax. This video is hiiiighly edited. You're not seeing the gaps when I'm focused on driving. I'm on a long straight highway with ample visibility and not looking around any more than I look around at the scenery. I've been recording video in this way for many years, it's just never had a dedicated segment.

[@Sergiop4x]

Camera conspiracies is AWESOME!

[@softroadingthewest]

Oh man, I stumbled upon him earlier this year when I was researching a lens and quickly became hooked, even though 90% of what he talks about isn't even relevant for me. 😆 I eagerly await each new video.

[@cmroberts75]

I guess my original comment got deleted, but I would look at Weather Wool for a comparable wool anorak

[@softroadingthewest]

Don't know what happened there, I haven't deleted anything, but KZbin does auto-filter when it thinks it detects spam. Ironically, it misses most of the spambot comments I receive and usually snags legit comments from real users. 😆

[@louiskudlak2256]

Good different video buddy, not sure how safe it is to b driving & looking away momentarily to look into the camera, b safe buddy ❤

[@That_Paul_Guy]

I was confused for a moment. "Anorak" /ˈænəræk/ is a British slang term which refers to a person who has a very strong interest, perhaps obsessive, in niche subjects. This interest may be unacknowledged or not understood by the general public. The term is sometimes used synonymously with "geek" or "nerd"

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, I was unfamiliar with that term. I speak French and they also use the word "anorak" to describe certain types of coats, so when Scotty was referring to these as anoraks, it felt natural to me and I picked it up from him. I suppose we could refer to Scotty as an anorak anorak. 😂

[@Steve_and_Deb_Explore_the_USA]

Love the concept. Curious if that was filmed on your way to somewhere, or just out driving specifically for the video. The road noise wasn’t too bad with your mic positioning. I was one of several folks who contacted Scott directly just after Jason’s Patreon video a couple years back. I wanted a Hobbit jacket, too! 😂 And as you said, they took way too much of his time to make, and he had zero interest in making more to sell. Online, there are places that sell them from $3-400.

[@softroadingthewest]

I filmed this on my way to that last camping trip I did in November. I do frequently drive around town to film exclusive update videos for my Patreon members, so I've actually been doing something along these lines for years.🙂