Tagged! My 3 Favorite Bushcraft Camping Items

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Love how you think, Dave! You are one of those rare breeds that can envision something and then actually make it yourself. Much RESPECT!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! And yes, if I can envision it, I can make it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Ralf! Thanks for the kind words, and yes, Sepp is one awesome guy, anything I can do to get people interested in the outdoors and bushcraft is a plus in my book. Years ago I did alot of the primitive shelter and starving type stuff and I soon grew to hate it. Thats when I really started to make gear and shelters to take with me to make it a more pleasant experience. Now making stuff is half the fun. Greetings from Georgia and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man. That oven was aluminum. It was pretty nice to be able to mill it all on a milling machine instaed of having to saw it. Thats cool that youve used an oxy lance. I think not many people know what one is. They sure are a powerful violent tool thats for sure. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool. When ever I go to Chattanooga I always stop in Ringgold to the all you can eat Golden Corral. I usually waddle out the door stuffed, Ha Ha. I live in Rome. Im glad you like the vids, thanks for watching for my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Dennis, I had wondered where you went to. You have been offline for a very long time. good to see you back. I hate computers and laptops but ya gotta have one. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro! Hey, On those oxy lance rods, some have mag rods in them, and some are a mix of magniesum and aluminum, and some have iron rods. They are all made different. You just have to get what you can and see whats in side them after you cut them open. Hey, the telescpoing thing is wicked and you know it Jimmy, Ha Ha. I have trouble getting away from work and getting out and filming too. The saltwater trip was awesome man! Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@richardjones990]

As someone once said, "Now That's a Knife". What a beast and its beautiful!!!! Nice work on that baby.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Richard! I'm happy you liked it

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I always just tied the tent up and never even thought about the fact that theres so much rope there that if the tent failed I could still improvise a rope bed. You gave me a good idea, thanks! We had a fantastic trip. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Glad to share brother! theres no telling how many stubs have been thrown away out there that would have made fantastic fire starters. They usually throw them away at between 4 and 6 inches. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man, thank you. Thats a huge compliment. I just consider myself a guy that likes making stuff. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I had one of them army jungle hammocks and I loved it. I wore out the suspension and never got another one. I plan on making another shelter one day kinda like the tree tent with bug netting for summer use. Take care Jim and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man! Im glad you like it. Yes, I designed it and made it. I sawed out and bent and drilled a bunch of aluminum plate. I showed that oven in action in a video earlier called "Emberlit Additions, Tree Tent Upgrades" if you have time to watch. That thing works great as a grill or oven. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man. Having decent cookware does help big time. We had a great time. Theres never any hurry or time limit on tag videos. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@jamespxranger572]

From Perth in Australia and found you quite by accident,You are a very humble and talented bloke and seriously should look at selling your ideas and that machette,People from all over the world would buy them and you could enjoy your bush craft time,If not keep up the good work and even here in oz your ideas and methods work,Really glad to find your channel Cheers James

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+James Px ranger Thanks James, Im glad you like what all I do and have made. I have no idea if Ill ever make anything to sell anytime soon but in the future? Who knows. Be safe and Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello cody, well I can say that the kit I carry varies with if Im going to the mountains, forest,swamp or wetlands. Also if its summer or winter. I can say that with a butt pack and H suspenders that 90% of the time the pack has the food and cookware or grill. The shelter gear is ALWAYS hung from the suspenders like tarp, and rope. A knife ,multi tool or machete hangs from my belt. Thats the usual set up. I may bring that up in a video. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man. The oven is pretty nice to cook with. I had never hear of that vortex oven so I looked it up. Man, that is one awesome oven. I see why you want it. I havent found the tipis yet, I'll keep looking for them. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Funny thing, I was always the young guy in the shop and all the old dudes always brought bearings, drill bit and taps and said read what the numbers are on this. They all said when you hit 40, you wont be able to see. Oh well, they were right. I cant see much without them reading glasses. I need some tactical looking ones ,ha ha. Oh, I love to cook and eat both just as well. That machete is beyond a hoss. Its the mack daddy, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! It is a very cool set up and theres no welding involved. Just sawing some plates out , slotting and drilling and its done. Now that sounds awesome on your next vid. I know you have a good bug out bag and can work out of it anyday. Having a bunch of stuff thats unfamilar is double the fun. Cant wait to see it, send it to me when its done so I dont miss it. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man o man is it good. I used to always carry some cake mix and butter for in case if I ran into some blackberries. I used to love making cobbler on the trail. I remember one winter I brought some peaches and stuff and made cobbler in freezing weather in a aluminum foil lined cardboard box. It looked horrible but tasted fantastic. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Very cool that you have learned stuff from me. My favorites always change too. Especially depending on if its winter or summer. I didnt even know you put together a bowl cooking kit. Thats very cool. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro, Im glad you like what I do and have learned from it. The mag rods are awesome if you can find them. Some oxy lance rods have magnesium and some have iron in them. The grills and ovens I carry make life so much easier. The legs of the grills help hold the wood in one spot too and that kinda directs the heat in one spot. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked the vid. We had a fantastic time. We caught some pretty decent sized fish. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I havent shown that oven but two times although it is one of my favorites. I think it weighs the least of all my cook stoves and it does more. Maybe one day I'll make all the gear and sell. We had a great time on vacation. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! That tent is very fun to sleep in and great to show off. Most folks think its cool looking. That machete is 3 pounds. I never carry it on long trips just short ones and overnighters. I usually carry it on my pack when Im on the trail. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

How cool! Its great that you have used one first hand. The powerful violent cutting force of an oxy lance is incredible. I bet you could have made a fortune off selling those stubs. I think they are 4 or 6 feet new and they have mag rods the full length. I dont know how much it would be to buy a new one. We had a great time on the trip and caught tons of fish while we were there. I didnt get to film anything tho, too many waves and too much water coming onboard. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Wow great idea on the customization of the stove! Thanks for the knowledge. I like that long lasting picnic table behind you too.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Im still using that tree tent and its holding up quite well. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well let me clear up your observation, lol. I spent most of my outdoor time in the woods, under the canopy of the trees. In the shade of course. And, I always wear long sleeves and pants because of the places I got with bugs, fleas ticks, thorns and poison ivy. The sun never has a chance to get to me, ha ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Darren! I dont know about the James Bond stuff, He gets to chase women while other folks make his gear, I have to make my own, Hah Ha Ha. I had a great time on vacation, caught some big fish too. I filmed this before I left but I decided to wait to upload it until after I got back or I'd never catch up on comments. Thanks for the tag, I got to show off some homemade gear which is always fun to do. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I do love making gear. I havent shown the machete sheath much, in just one video I think. I was pretty sure some folks didnt get to see it so I was happy to get to show it again. Jimmy G. from the channel EZ2Curanut made the telescoping ferro rod for me. I think he cut off a standard ferro rod and put it in a lansky diamond sharpener holder. Nick and I had a fantastic time fishing. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ah man, I wish I could. I'd love to make all this stuff and sell but I really cant quit my job and go into business. I believe right now the economy is too bad and theres too much competition out there now. Now I can say this, I made that tree tent in a start to finish video called "Making the tree tent, a follow along DIY project. If you know someone that can sew they can make three for you easily. I love sharing all my ideas. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Bill23799]

Wow ....I like that tree tent. I have seen tree hammocks before but never saw one with those spreader bars. I think for me i need to string to a few extra trees and use towing rated nylon tiedown ratchets. haha

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Bill23799 Thanks bill. Them spreader bars add comfort to it big time! Tow straps? Are you a big fella? LOL. Take care man and Thanks for watching.

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Bill23799 hehe tow straps? 😂😉

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video. Well ammo cans work good but, my only issue with them is they are all a certain size and you have to work around that. I usually just make everything I need out of sheet or plate so its a certain size to fit a pack or have a certain pan fit. I may make an ammo can one someday but I can say that the exact way this one is designed could be transfered to any ammo can. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@virginiacopeland108]

I totally agree on the favorites, except none of your grills can be beat! Thanks, Clark

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! Getting you thinking is always a good thing, ha ha. Lots of ideas to make you wanna make gear. I would hope that Flathead and Bignose would be very happy to see all the gear Ive made. They were the masters of making very junky things into very useful items. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro. We went and caught less on the boat than we did in a WMA. There was a lake there with brackish water in a marsh and it was loaded with redfish. Bummer in the boat but we had a great time at that marsh. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes. The reason I would is the machete is not only a cutting and chopping tool but it has a full fire starting kit. The cook set acts like a grill or an oven. That covers two uses. The tree tent would be my shelter and it could be set up anywhere theres trees. Even if the ground is muddy ,wet or uneven. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! I honestly think Im nearing a point where I have more gear homemade than storebought. I'd like to have all homemade gear but theres just too much cool stuff to buy, ha ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@RoxUniverse]

Very cool selection of your favorite items! I think you did a great job building them all. I’m going to look for the episodes where you build the tree tent and the machete right now! You are a very talented woodman David’s with lots of excellent ideas, and you are also a fantastic director and cinematographer! Thanks David! ⚡️☕️🌎👍🏻🐄⚡️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother! I'm glad you liked all the gear!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man it was incredible. Nick and I both caught the biggest Redfishes we ever had. I'd love to go back. It was off the coast of South Carolina.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you like the gear I make, I'd be happy to share with a camping buddy. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! Thanks man, Im glad we both inspire you. I agree on Rob. He has come up with some pretty amazing things. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats cool man. My father in law used to live in Greer right outside of Greenville. I love that area. Ive been surf fishing but never out on a boat in the ocean. We fished for Redfish. It was a blast. The necklace Im wearing is a Ferro rod and striker called a survival lanyard. Its made by Earthfire U.S. Kinda like having a fire starting kit around your neck. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I suppose I should one day. I dont really have time to now. I'd have to give up filming and camping to have the time. Im not ready to do that just yet, ha ha. ah man yes on the good ole southern cobbler. We picked and used blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. It was cool when our neighbor used to bring fresh peaches up from Augusta back in the seventies. He used to make cobbler in a dutch oven when I was a kid. Thanks for jogging the ole memories and thanks for watching my friend

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

My Husky is 10 years old and weighs 80 pounds. Shes not a big dog but alot of fun to be around. She sheds constantly. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We had a great time fishing. We caught lots of redfish and Nicks was almost 20 pounds. A record for him. I bet that was a cool trip to Puerto Vallarta. Im never been that far south before. Survivor is a cool show. Too much audience gross shock factor tho for me to be on there. I gotta have my camp food, lol. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats pretty cool man! Yep, I noticed the blue coolant hoses in your avatar pic so I knew you had something to do with machining. I dont do much CNC anymore. Im a manual machinist now. I have been a machinist since 1989. I use the old end mill containers for everything. I love the big ones that the MT 50 end mill holders come in. those can hold a whole kit. Good to meet you man. Thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, Im glad you learned stuff. When you go looking for the mag rods they come in an oxygen lance. We had a fantastic vacation. I waited to upload this one until I got back so I could keep up with the comments,lol. Take care vinny and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! The wood chunks soaked in alcohol is a fantastic homemade fuel for cold or wet conditions. I am a Machinist, Welder and a Fabricator. I have several requests going on right now for making gear that Im trying to put on video. I might can come up with some wet snowy gear recommendations but I really dont know alot about that because it never gets really cold or much snow here in the south. I usually wear old military coats ,pants and Rocky Deer stalker boots.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man! I take cooking and eating pretty serious, ha ha. Thats not charred tissue. Its whats called Carbon fiber felt. When I first made the grill, the flames and heat came up through the bottom hole. So did the soot. I use the open hole for the grill now but I cove it with the carbon fiber when I use the lid and cook like an oven. Yes, it totally stops the soot. You can buy carbon fiber felt at home depot if you need some. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro. They are alot of fun to go camping with. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video and the way I do things. There is a lot more to the outdoors than most show. You have to think out of the box, improvise, make gear, make better gear. Where theres a will theres a way. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! That machete was a ton of work for sure. I may or may not make some to sell one day but, no time to right now. I have another machete that Im going to build and film in the near future that the sheath will double as a water purifier. I just have to make time to do the project. Stay tuned bro!

[@mariusduplessis8917]

Hi I live in South Africa and I am kinda new to the bushcraft survival thing but i really enjoy your videos. I also like the fact that you design and make many of these items yourself. I wish I was such a good diy type guy. I often come up with ideas and designs (in my head hehehe) but making it is another story. I like it when you make all these neat things yourself. Thanks for a great channel

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

As far as an oven goes, the only decent cheap oven I know of is the Bemco backpacker oven for 50 bucks. I say oven as in a baking oven. What they called a stove is a different story. Esbit makes a folding stove you can put a pot or pan on for around 10 bucks. My favorite cheap cook set is called a Swiss Ranger Volcano stove. It comes with a cup to cook with for around 20 bucks. Look them up on amazon or google shopping. Hope that helps, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! well, the machete was kinda tiresome to use at first until I figured out you dont have to swing it hard at all. It gets the job done with very little swinging force. I had a great time on the fishing trip. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Chris, I bought the pan in person at a store here in Georgia called Big Lots. The name on the package said Cooker King. There was a sticker on the pan itself that said Xylan Plus. You might could find it online or maybe even at Amazon UK. Im glad you like the gear I make, yes, go ahead and make anything of mine you want to. I put the ideas on here so others can make and try the stuff too. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I will say the SP8 is in my all time top 5 favorite cutting tools.

[@WORRO]

Living here where I live the gulf has been our back yard pretty much, my Daddy was a boat builder building from 3ft net boats to 40ft shrimp boats. I ran a shrimp boat for my Daddy for several years, deadliest catch on the gulf hahaha,, glad yall had fun man, and glad yall made it back safe! WTG Nick on the big fish!! Take care bratha!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I might could, I'm not really sure. Most of this stuff takes a lot of time to make and the materials are always pretty high. I'm betting the profits would be kinda small. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro. The oven gets better and better the more I figure out how to use it. The trip was a blast. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@rythymroach]

You deserve money, respect, and recognition David, honest injun bro! You are a genuine article, you give everything a fair shake, and demonstrate more BUSHCRAFT SKILLS, than any except for one which is Suvival Lilly, she also does most everything in the field, and relies heavily on knowing more and needing less, you both seem like the perfect yin and yang of Bushcraft lol! She also deserves a discovery channel pilot, just as you do my friend! I enjoy all your videos, for none lack HONESTY!!! Cheers!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Gregory House Thanks man! Well, Ive kinda dealt a little with production companies and they want nothing to do with me once I tell em I cant quit my regular job to film anything. It would have to be on my time off so I probably be on TV. I came very close to a show with Nat Geo that would have been filmed around my time off but the program manager quit and got a job with another company and she said she would contact me again but I never heard from her. Lily is a different story, she makes a living off making videos so if a TV company called her, she would have time and be a perfect fit for a TV show.

[@rythymroach]

Wow that's COOL that she is making money doing something she enjoys! I UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY about the JOB, real people don't quit career positions to amuse a production company for hopefully a few seasons lol! Just SHOWS you got the BRAINS many lack my friend!! I imagine nowadays that one tv soldier dude I won't mention his name cuz that's not fair, but he was on a real popular show for a while, and somehow got in some legal trouble with Mr Hawke, and he disappeared from the TV SUDDENLY with NO explanation, I Imagine that fella would GIVE UP ANYTHING to be back on TV, and that's just INSANE!! My admiration and RESPECT for your outlook grows continually as I learn more about Ya! It's really an honor to chat wid ya!!

[@sergeantsailorman]

The bag you made for your tent is nice. When camping, stuff it with your jacket, or laundry, or whatever, and use it as a pillow (you don't have to pack one with you). For covering the square hole in your stove, how about a slightly larger sheet metal plate with a hole drilled in each corner, and corner holes drilled in the stove. Add a small bolt in each hole, with nuts between the plate (to make a space), and the square hole to mount the plate over the hole. That would cover the square hole with the plate, but allow hot air to pass between them, and up to the food. It could be held in place by wing nuts, so the plate could quickly be installed, or removed. I hope that makes sense. My idea is very simple, but difficult to describe. Wish I could draw it. Happy camping, and good luck fishing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! I'm glad you like what I do and how I do it. I like to at least be able to try anything along the lines of fabrication. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Actually theres several different ways of setting up the tree tent depending on the spacing and number of trees. I think it is easier to understand when its set up start to finish in fast motion so Im glad I got to show it again. Have fun on your trip brother and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I actually think I could do well just making the gear in my shop and selling it myself. Bad part is I would have to give up filming and camping to have the time to devote to it. Im not ready to do that just yet,lol. I may one day tho. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats cool to hear. Only those that own an SP8 know how great they are. I still love using mine. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.

[@benstolen2060]

My goodness! You musta loved Tinkertoys and Erector sets. Love it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Actually I did! As a kid I built all kinds of stuff

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, No big hurry bro. Just make it when you can. Ive made changes to the oven and how I use it. Its becoming my most versatile cook system. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! that is a cool oven, it works great. Im actually too lazy to make and sell them, ha ha. Maybe one day I'll start making gear to sell. I just like making videos for now. Take care Karen and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the stuff I make. Well, for now I just do not have the extra time to make any gear to sell. I tried making a little and I wound up almost living in the shop all day every day. I have no idea what will happen in the future tho.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Plus6678]

No problem man, Keep doing what your doing because not everyone has the talent to work with metal like you do.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro! I love this gear I showed here. I think I could get by in almost any environment with this stuff. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@squirrelsaga949]

You had combustion, cover, container, cordage and cutting tool. You all good man. Love your videos. Gonna miss you while your gone. Have fun and catch a big one.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Gotta have them Cs covered! Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'll try to squeeze her into a vid sometime. Shes a really good dog.She sleeps with me every night and gets fur every where. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That is a Survival necklace made bu EarthFireUS. Its a small ferro rod and striker. Very handy to have around for if you have lost your main ferro rod. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I doubt it. I know alot of knife makers can whip out batches of knives quick but for me, making machetes take way way too much time. I work a full time job with alot of overtime so theres not much time left. Making this machete was pretty rough itself, lol. If I ever have more time I might tho. I dont think theres any machetes this big on the market. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ah man, thats a tough one. Id have to say for summer its a Tarp Bunk Shelter. For winter a Snake hole pit shelter and for a swamp or wetland a rope bed and a tarp cover. Kinda tough to narrow it down to three. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I l love making gear and videos, Im glad you like them. We had a great time on the trip. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

I have a maganesium block cost like$8 in my kit. Its good stuff in extreme wet. Im surprised more ppl dont use them especially in Northen hemisphere. Its not used much here often dry and even in the wet weather eucalyptus leaves light easily. Its a great bit of kit with magnesium and a ferro striker cast in side weighs a whole oz

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh I agree! Mag bars are a must have in wet environments.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Free is better but I have noticed that the rods from an old oxy lance are a more pure magniesum. And the rods are easier to scrape into shavings too. Scrapyards, junkyards and metal fab shops may all have stubs left over. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well since youre on a budget I'd have to say you have three choices The Ontario Traditional sawback machete, Ontario Field machete or the Ontario Military machete. All three come in either 12 or 18 inch versions and can be had for between 25 and 30 bucks. Check Amazon first. Gerber gator and SOGfari machetes are in the same price range but they are lower quality and wont last as long as the Ontarios.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it I love simple gear that stands up and works well. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@dirksuchy]

Great video. Nice choice of items. I like the ingeniously machete kit. Gets me thinking about my gear. Thanks for sharing!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Happy to share my friend. Im already back and had a fantastic time. Thanks for watching my friend,

[@SurvivalRussia]

Very cool machete kit! Like the grill and the Mag rods. You're a innovative guy:)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have heard of silnylon and dyneema and I know they are both awesome stuff. Im pretty much a gear junkie too. Im insane when it comes to machetes, LOL.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you like the videos. I have plenty more planned, Im just very short on time to film. That telescoping ferro rod was made by a friend of mine. He took a ferro rod and cut it off short and took the handle off a diamond file sharpener and cut it short too. They fit together perfectly. The diamond sharpener was a rat tail type that telescoped back into the handle. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@tjdell480]

Good stuff, the mag rods are news to me. I have a couple of old magnesium concrete floats in my shop somewhere and I'm going to try shaving a little off and seeing if it's pure enough to use.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+tjdell480 Thanks man. I dont think many folks know about the mag rods. Anything you have that might be magnesium, scrape it and try it. You never know. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and what I do. I figure if anything is sewn out of camo or olive drab, its not too girly. LOL! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@beckybarrett5783]

All three are great. You really do quality workmanship. It's a tie on which I like best, but I would just bet you could do a great steamed cheeseburger in that oven! And did you make the tent yourself? I can't get over how great the machete n sheath is. Very eell thought out. Good job. I hope you enjoyed your fishing trip!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Becky, I'm glad you liked it all. Hard to pick now tho, I have at least ten favorites! Lol. Yes, I made the tree tent and even filmed the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3aYmWuqf6qGnZo

[@jeffbritton6749]

Convection cooking, that was the term you were wanting for your oven. Just started watching tour cideos and you had wondered the same thing on another one, think it was the 5 part vacation ones. Anyways just wanted to say your. Ideos are great, keeps me smilin..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I still have it. I was limited to 3 items on this one so the ole handmade machete won over the SP8 for this video,lol. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@oldguy537]

don't know how I missed this video,but I do remember you making all that gear, and my opinion of you hasn't changed since , your a clever bugger .. thanks again for sharing ..

[@gasman1367]

Great video as always. I tend to figure out my own way of doing things. I too like to create things and try to envision what I want and make it with stuff lying around the house. I get some great ideas from your videos and the little comic relief you bring is always welcome. I notice you don't use a gasifier stove on your trips and I was wondering why. I've made a few and I love mine in the woods. Keep up the good work and have a great day.

[@smokinggar714]

you have a lot of streams around you, have you ever made a poor mans jacuzzi ? how I make them is you need a big tarp, you start by digging a 4 foot round hole 3 to 4 feet deep near your stream, trench out a hole both ways into your stream , ( one is an inlet and the other is an outlet , have lots of rocks some to block the inlet and outlet, put your tarp over the hole and put some rocks in it to weight it down, let water fill it up then block it off. last two parts are make a couple of fires bordered with rocks, when the rocks get real hot move them into your hole and have a nice warm bath.) enjoy stay clean

[@1969rbmustangboss]

I had lots of fun watching you make that tree tent. I especially loved the glasses at the sewing machine. ha ha (That was a real manly look for you, D.) I like that oven/grill/concentrated cooker. I have learned, my friend, that you either really like to cook or you really like to eat. That machete is a hoss.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well the triangle bars werent too heavy, they were just way way too big and bulky for backpacking. They need to break down some how. Yes, the carbon fiber does stop the smoke but it lets the heat in and keeps the soot out. I did harass a few crabs on the beach, lol. The fishing was fun. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, those are the first rods. The stainless tubing triangles were the second addition and they were too bulky to carry so I switched back. If aluminum is very thin it is hard to weld. This was kinda thick so it wasnt too bad. I love cold weather camping. I hate it when its over 90 degrees. I work more in the shop in the summer and camp more in cool weather. I have two new cold weather shelters Im going to make in a few months and film.Take care and thanks for watching Digger.

[@MrBasilGanglia]

You are one smart dude. Thank you for the GREAT ideas. Love that Machete system you made...brilliant!!! I am subbed.