Rooftop tent camping & I forgot the most IMPORTANT thing......

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[@mptubbs]

Drone footage pushed your video over the top!! Perfect!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@gumpster]

Brain here's how I was taught to tie a Bowlin knot : You take the bitter end and call that the rabbit so the rabbit comes up through its hole and then runs around the tree and goes back down it hole.........

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@steveroberts9053]

Beautiful moon reflections. Glad you’re doing something about the back being open, I’ve wondered/ worried about rain or someone walking away with something while you slept. ( I’m a worrier), looking forward to seeing your ideas .

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!👍🏻

[@georgewacaser4559]

Being the cheapskate I am, I took a shovel that someone had tossed out due to a broken handle. Cut it short, made a little "ball knob" on my lathe for the cutoff end, and that entrenching device stays in the truck at all times.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@malcolmneal3857]

Glad to see you were able to stick it out in those temps. Great video again. Forgetting something makes good content. Glad you didn’t suffer to bad. Have a great week

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@WillCulbertsonIT]

Reminds me of camping in the Sierras with nothing but tents and sleeping bags (and this was summer). That morning coffee was what kept you going. Today's forgotten item is always on the top of the list to bring for next time. Good luck with the new cover!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@knightwriter2989]

Great show as always. Can I give a pro tip? Always carry a Dura-Flame log with you. Just light it and about anything will burn. You have INSTANT fire.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Good tip, thanks👍🏻

[@dannycook9433]

Awesome video with a beautiful views… Love the old school lantern! Brings back great memories of deer camp with my dad 40 years ago. 👍👍

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻

[@Iam1869]

Your videos are always great...I make checklists for all the appliances I take and laminate them and put a grommet on it and zip tie it to the appliance...even start up procedures for them in case the spouse needs to use them if you're away...everything from checking the oil and startup procedure in a backup gas genset to how to properly use my Ecoflow power supply...even a checklist for what I need to take...makes it quick and easy and it doesn't take up any room...the last thing I want to do is be uncomfortable in an outdoor environment...I ran out of propane out in the woods and it was miserable and wet with no rain gear...never again...might seem like overkill but it helped me through the years...fantastic video footage...the lake was a mirror of the sky...very cool...can't wait to see the new upgrades

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@sbliss68]

A suggestion for the next blooper video. Take your sleeping bag, put it in the cab of the truck and use the heater to warm it up / fluff it up. I also think, sweatpants are warmer than jeans, especially inside the sleeping bag.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Good idea👍🏻👍🏻

[@pamelaklemp5615]

The fire did get HAPPY 😄. Other than the lack of heater heat it looked to be a very nice campout. The moon was really pretty but that stunning "COTTON CANDY" SKY certainly did it for me. My husband says he has German Lantern envy! He's showing his German roots now 🍺🍻.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@bikerbeast2007]

Brian. Great cinematography. The scenery was amazing! Another great video

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@mervinemanuel1668]

Thanks for sharing I have really enjoyed your videos... looking forward to seeing your next upgrade...

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@iT4CO]

I can’t wait to see the new bed cover. I also don’t like my bed exposed. Always have to have a cover on it!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jcadventures9436]

Brian get a second bag like you have for the cooking stuff and pack it with all the other things you use so you don’t forget stuff. Wait no what the fun with that.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Brian nice place so beautiful and tranquil, the moon looked awesome,glad it didn't get to cold try to remember your stuff next time stay safe 😊

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@40fordcoup6]

Great video as usual, I enjoy your new creations you seem to be always revamping the set ups . I love all the getaways even the ones that have some OOPS moments :-) they are all a part of the memories to look back on.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@iT4CO]

Omg just bought a Olipop grape soda from H-E-B!!! Amazing

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@NamNguyenSE]

Love the way you teach. You make things very easy to understand. These camping videos are nice. Keep up the great content.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@lukealbertson6171]

Always glad to see a new upload. Saved this one for future reference just because of the knot tutorial.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@Steve-Goff]

Wow. That was an amazing campsite. Those lake reflections when you first pulled up were incredible. As far as staying warm, you could boil some water and put it in your water bottle or mug and throw that in the sleeping bag with you. As far as your guy lines, you could use reflective paracord but that only helps if everyone is wearing a headlamp. I buy bags of glow sticks after Halloween and the 4th of July and attach them to the middle of our lines. BTW - I’m glad you had your empty bottle with you in the tent. LOL

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@randywelch9812]

Add a little Kahlua and or Baileys to that hot chocolate

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Not a terrible idea 🍻👍🏻👍🏻

[@curtishennen696]

You can always boil water and put in a water bottle and then the water bottle in your sleeping bag and all that heat will radiate for a while as it cools and keeps you warm.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@bobbiby139]

Once again nice set up. What fantastic view!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@CraigG21]

Try putting a couple of those medium sized rocks from down by the lake next to the fire to heat them up. Then wrap them in a towel or an old tshirt and put in your sleeping back to help keep you warm. I was cold just watching you get cold in the video - had to have my own cup of hot chocolate! Cheers.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@gilg2560]

Looks like you forgot the tent insulation too. That would have been a good test.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I left it at home on purpose to “test” with the diesel heater only….but that didn’t work out so well😂

[@jayh9504]

Beautiful moon and drone footage on this episode Brian!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@mervinemanuel1668]

HI Brian, I really enjoy your videos... I would suggest that you have a 12 volt cigarette lighter connection to connect to your power source... and keep in your tote box... because it seems as though you convert from 110 volt back to 12volt to use your diesel heater. You can go direct from cigarette connection to your heater without having to use a converter...

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

This heater takes around 15 amps dc on startup. Most power stations only have a 10amp dc “cigarette style” output port. I’ve tried to run this heater on this power station and it cannot power the heater due to the higher amp draw, which is why I use a dc to ac converter👍🏻

[@ezcamping8887]

There’s always cool stuff to see when you’re camping

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻 thanks

[@lonbowers6676]

When you make your list, I'm old write with big letters! LOL! Enjoy your videos.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol,👍🏻👍🏻

[@WillieScott-fw4wi]

Thanks for the lesson Brian that seems like it's easy to do😅

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@josephmonarko4514]

Don't feel bad some times I forget what I'm doing while I'm doing it!!!! 😊

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Me too!😂

[@TheCopperVillageAngler]

Update checklist. Check! Enjoyed the video.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻

[@warren6899]

From South Africa Morning Brian the joy of having camping stuff is accidently leaving it behind... So much so, my Landy's permanently dedicated ..... only time stuff comes out is when I'm using it on site .... 😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@douglasvamateurradioandmore]

I have started living off packing lists for trips, to help with forgetting things. I've looked at rooftop tents.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@MyLittleFarmhouse]

You really need to write a list and check things off it as you pack 😳😖👍🏽🇦🇺

[@phantp78]

You should have a secondary heat source. You should have some cat food for the kitty also.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Sleeping bag was my 2nd source, and worked out better than I thought it would have. 👍🏻

[@chuckfountain620]

Ancient Chinese proverb says,” shortest pencil, longer than longest memory”! Lol ! Laughing with you , not at you… lol

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

Man you took out the insulation in your tent couldn't run your diesel heater and didn't even have that electric blanket but you hung in there like a champ . The lake reflections were magnificent

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@ICYUNVM3]

11:15 Would recommend the "tautline hitch" over the plastic pieces as they break easily tied and one less thing to carry or remember / when it breaks. Else toss a prusik on there

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@richardmaxey713]

Good job even when you forget things but you will be fine :)

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol, thanks👍🏻

[@georgewacaser4559]

I look fwd to ( hope you do ) video on whatever your kitchen/tailgate/back of bed box ends up being. That was an awesome camp spot there. Your video shooting and editing get better all the time. Creative angles of shooting and good edit cuts.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you George👍🏻👍🏻

[@patrickmccarty3989]

Hey Brian, you can actually buy paracord that has glow in the dark strands running through it. Works great for those guy lines in the dark! I’m not sure how long the glow in the dark effects last though. Great video again sir.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yeah, I actually have a few feet of that left at home, just wasn’t long enough. You can also get reflective paracord too which would probably be better since I always have a headlamp on👍🏻

[@patrickmccarty3989]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors ah! Yeah that reflective would work good.

[@tommanning7337]

Hey, what doesn’t kill ya makes you stronger. You made it. 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks dude🍻👍🏻

[@Dan.W.05]

Glad you survived...lol..I both want you to find the perfect site up for truck camping and enjoy watching you come up with another version.. As long as the better half gives you the go ahead,.. do it haha

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@SuziPoozi]

You are just having an off day! Sweats over jeans every time, cotton just doesn't keep you warm like synthetics will. Here in the PNW, we live in our fleece during the fall and winter. Columbia has a lot of it on clearance right now, as well as other stores like REI and such. Perfect time to get some great deals! I'm liking the mods to the heater, I'm looking forward to seeing what else you do to your setup. I like to make kits for my camping gear, like a stove/fire kit with lighters, solid fuel tabs, ferro rod, lighter, etc, everything I need to use my stove or make a fire. I have a list for everything in the kit, and I replenish it as soon as I get home so it is grab and go. I have another kit for everything I need for cooking such as utensils, plates, napkins, blah, blah, blah, check the list and refill when I get home. It is really a stress saver and convenient that I can just grab the kits I need for that trip and know everything is there. 🙂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Suzi👍🏻 I’ll know next time. We aren’t used to having to think about stuff like that down here😂

[@SuziPoozi]

​@@BrianWatersOutdoors Right!? You guys actually got colder than we did when that cold snap hit. My friend lives outside Tyler in White House and they actually got a little bit of snow

[@thesunnyescape6806]

Glad y’all didn’t freeze to death! Can’t wait to get back to Texas for the warmer weather! Wisconsin has been cold!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Sunny! We will need to hook up with you and Chris and camp when you get back👍🏻

[@thesunnyescape6806]

That would be great!!!

[@3187rakkasan]

Still turned out to be a good trip after all and had beautiful sights! The lake looked awesome and that moon! Nice! Take care Brian! #Bluetti 😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@retnav92]

I was a Boy Scout, and spent a full career in the Navy, and still can't tie a Bowline. I tell people I'm knot dyslexic :) . As others mentioned, jeans/cotton do not do well in cold weather. Get some fleece, and an outer shell to break/repel the wind/rain when needed. Have never been a fan of sleeping bags, as I find them too confining. Spent some $$ and bought some 23zero Canvas Trail Blankets for us. Flannel-lined, and toasty. 78"Lx72"W, so plenty big.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I’ll look into those blankets, thanks👍🏻

[@retnav92]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors They're a bit pricey, but worth it, imo. They roll-up and fit in the provided carry sack they come in to 16.5 inch L x 9.44 inch diameter.

[@rollin2727]

Brian, I was just about to say that you might want to have a checklist but you already do that so good on you. Time to update the checklist!! Looks like fun though nonetheless. Trevor

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yup. Time to update !

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

When I go camping I bring a duraflame log just to get the fire started and to dry the wood once it is started I’m good

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@joandonnelly7206]

Have you ever camped at Buncombe Creek campground? It's a nice little campground on 377 just over into Oklahoma north of Whitesboro. It's pretty quiet most of the time.

[@joandonnelly7206]

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[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I have not! I’ll check it out though, thanks

[@joandonnelly7206]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors Watching your latest video right now. Buncombe is on Lake Texoma, West side.

[@mervinemanuel1668]

I would like to also add a portable fire pit so that you can just bring the fire closer to where you are sitting. I know it is nice to have a fire pit but because there are people who put live ammo when they leave just to be funny or reckless. Please be cautious when building fires plus some people burn things in the fire and you might be poisoned with chemicals that you can't see or smell.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@esiebert7625]

So why not use the SS2? Too wide for the platform? Where did you source the elbow and other parts for the exhaust? The one thing I don’t like is that output vent hardly protrudes from the heater so it’s hard to get a clamp on it to attach a hose. Also the SS2 doesn’t have an air intake hose at all like the smaller one, it basically has a vent opening on the side.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

SS2 is a bit wide, and the “feet” on it make it unstable. It would be fine with the straps though around the tire step. And yeah, I don’t like the intake design or the flange that’s tiny. I ended up “screwing” the 3” duct on the flange and it fed itself inside the box which holds it pretty tight. The hardware I bought is all in the links in the description.

[@mikeanslave1797]

That will work good with some dryer lint.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@ejcastro9518]

Loved the footage of the sky reflection in the lake esp the clouds. Gotta love dramatic skies! Too bad you didn't have a Nalgene bottle with you cuz you could've boiled some water and used it as a hot water bottle. Perhaps a bag for each type heater and its accessories would keep all essential gear together so nothing gets left behind. Looking forward to seeing your build for your gear!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@rwstarke]

A brass bed warming pan would have been handy. You had the hot coals.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@steventaylor3296]

When you said hey Steve, i thought you were talking to me for a second 😂 Great video man, live how your videos are realistic and not staged.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@joeb4274]

Brian, I keep a small folding shovel in my camping gear box, sold in the camping aisle of walmart. I have used it often. Great for trenching in the rain, etc! I love my Ford F150 with the onboard generator mode; I always have power with me! Lol, I sure thought you had that on yours. Another idea for a night drink, learned from Alaskans...hot Tang! Try it. I use the powder. Its actually very good!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Just got one 👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-xx5bf5if5j]

Worst case scenario. Sleep in your truck cab. Lower your seat down, recline all the way & your good. Get cold, run the truck and heat it up.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jkwithlove8180]

I swear your videos make me want to move back to Texas. I had NO clue all this was there.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@kdhartman44]

Nice drone footage! How is a lighter “old school “ from flint and steel? Next time use a wad of dryer lint or cotton balls and Vaseline. Works every time, especially with dry kindling and wood. Love the lantern, does it run on citronella oil? A Planters peanut bottle has a larger opening for those of us who need it. Cleaner when in a hurry in the dark!🤷‍♂️

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂 I do t know why I said that🤷🏻‍♂️ I do that quite often 😂

[@black_widow_overland]

If your using a 3” hose and you get a E-05 overheating error, you may need to get a 4” hose.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@c.jennings9520]

Brian time for a check list 😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I had one………..didn’t put it in the checklist🤷🏻‍♂️

[@robertj.mallonjr.9790]

The older we get ...we forget ...make a check list...blue eddy...

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@rerunplaya532]

23:01 great sun set opps I mean moon set👀🤔. ❤. Yes a back rig compartment setup as though your on a big high tech construction contract job😅. Camping logistics is the same! Come on man... and no one doesn't cleaner efficient and better then BWO!!! The one wit the O! Out doors safety first!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻

[@rubyv4s]

Hey Brian, I had not seen the new set up. This looks great. Like it better than the old one. Have you had a chance to use that diesel heater already? Any good feed back on it? I hear those things a very problematic and up in Canada you can not afford to forget your heating system or have it break on you lol.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks bud. The heater does work great when I remember all the items for it😂 not a long term review, but so far I’ve been happy with it.

[@rubyv4s]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors good to know. And yeah they do work better when you bring the power cable lol. I use a propane heater but I’m always afraid of it tipping over and burning something or the carbon monoxide exposure.

[@douglasvamateurradioandmore]

Brian, when did you start using the Anderson power pole connectors? I usually see those mainly in the amateur radio community.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I use power pole connections whenever I can. I used them for all my wiring when I had the shell too. I love em’

[@scooterhughes9118]

Dang Brian, you forgot your main heat source 😂. I bet you got it on your list now. Great video though, I enjoyed watching. I was wondering, did you cut out the beer? I haven't seen you with any lately on your videos. Also has anyone gotten the bluetti giveaway yet? Take care and have a great weekend bud!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Hey Scooter, it’s item #1 on my list now, plus I zip tied the converter to the heater as soon as I got home. Beer…..well, I haven’t had one since June 2023 when I started my “let’s get healthier” expirement. Honestly, don’t miss it that much anymore. I still enjoy my whiskey and wine though.

[@xplod3r]

hindsight is 20/20 but might be a good idea to always carry that small space heater with you. just leave it in the truck somewhere for times just like this one.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I actually have a space heater in my truck, but it takes 1500 watts and would have gone through my battery in about an hour. I’m looking for a low power heater now to throw in the back just in case now

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi who’s a silly boy then😊 I know you can’t carry a spear one of every thing, but a spear cable permanently in the truck👍 I know easy for me to say from this end of the video 🙃 all the best 👍🐝🌞

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol👍🏻👍🏻

[@billkohler125]

You should buy a 1/2 chord of wood it will save you alot of money you are paying a dollar a piece

[@arogers1897]

I wondered about covering the truck bed. What if you have to make a stop at walmart? (As we invariably do).

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@user-jg1of2vc9z]

I noticed your truck organizer. How has it worked out? It looks fairly adaptable depending on what one is packing.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Im liking it so far👍🏻

[@fernandocharlesii8678]

Hey Brian great video as always I would encourage you to create a truck kit of all of the equipment you think you might need for your trips this is one of the things that I do for my trips. You're pretty soon on my God's prepared warrior channel I will do a vehicle kit of things that I keep with me all the time. Great video

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Good tips bud, thanks👍🏻

[@flextefitness4954]

From the beginning I was wondering why he didn't just keep his shell top and then put the tent on top of that. That would give you so much extra space protected from the elements. Weight can be the only reason I assume but if anyone ever heard him mention it please let me know. For me that's going to be my build. Mainly because if I need to take a quick nap when I'm on a road trip I can stretch out in the back of the truck instead of taking the time to open the tent.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Needed the weight off the truck bed for towing reasons.

[@flextefitness4954]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors yeah that's what I figured. It makes a lot of sense. Great videos by the way. You keep inspiring me to get out of the house and explore.

[@wb2ire]

Brian, I thought diesel heaters ran on 12v. If so you can run it on the solar generator? . Thanks for the great videos Frank

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

They do run on 12v, but my power station (and 99% of all of them) only have a 10amp dc output. This diesel heater takes close to 15 amps dc on startup and it trips my power station. That’s why I bought a converter to use to plug it into the ac side of the power station, which runs it without any problem.

[@wb2ire]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors ok on the amperage. Thanks for the reply

[@bobbyproctor2971]

Your truck cap set up will be hard to beat as far as all-around comfort and ease of setup. Camper will be more comfortable, but more trouble setting up and excess gas usage to pull. I love my truck cap set up more than any method of camping. The only downside is when multiple family members are going.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I prefer this setup much more surprisingly

[@AlexCastellanos1]

Have you considered a 12 volt blanket? I’ve thought about it but wasn’t sure if my little power station would stay on all night.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I have one, works great. Just didn’t have it with me in this trip

[@BeastofNE]

Yah Brian! 😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jeffwebb8306]

Maybe you could just keep that cord you forgot with your heater some how attach it to the heater with some kinda way

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. I zip-tied that bad boy to the heater as soon as I got home😂

[@jeffwebb8306]

Now you won't forget it , nice thinking 😂

[@kengeroo]

no worries about the exhaust travelling up into the tent ?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

No. I have a monitor up in the tent just in case though

[@kfvernon73]

Do you prefer the electric kettle over a Jetboil? I vaguely recall you maybe having used both so curious your preference.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Both have pros and cons. Jetboil is good in warmer weather, isobutane doesn’t do well in cold. Kettle doesn’t matter if it’s cold or hot outside, but you need at least 500 watts of a/c power. Plus, with the kettle it cools down almost instantly so you can put it back up when you’re done and not have to wait for it to cool down. Jetboil is more “fun” to use though

[@johnsonslifeadventures7647]

brian the meg and meg 2 is not a Giant Great White the meg is a Megaladon Shark two totally different speicies even though they are cousinly related the great whit only gets to be 20 to 25 ft long the megaladon gets up to 50 to 65 ft long.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@rsrdevon]

So now you’ve got a short stiffy instead of a long floppy lol. I would have thought you would have every option for electricity or power with you at all times. Can’t use it if you don’t have it. That’s what I always say. I tend to over pack for just in case.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@honkey6373]

To bad you couldn't have used a old extension cord and hooked up the diesel heater up to the truck battery.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. Then I’d be stuck there in the morning with a dead truck battery

[@59golfnut]

Brian, may I ask what you do for a living, are you an engineer by any chance? Thanks for the great videos keep them coming.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks. Can’t go into much detail, but I’m in aeronautics.

[@funyunmaker3182]

Nice camp Brian it wouldn't be a proper trip if you bring everything at least that is how I camp 😅, imagine traveling 4 hours setting up and realizing you forgot your sleeping bag 🥶. I had to start my truck and warm up around 2 in the morning that trip was miserable and I would do it again tomorrow.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@terrygippert7208]

Where is your electric blanket at

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

At home. I was planning on testing the tent without the insulation kit in it and only running my diesel heater. That plan didn’t work out so well😂

[@clarencewiles963]

Don’t feel bad about forgetting your stuff. The wife will send me to pick up stuff I’ll come with three things and forgetting her one thing 😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@bbqbandit3453]

Great weight loss….how much have you lost? I noticed you have really changed your diet.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks. I’m down about 45lbs

[@biologistjim4905]

How’d you loose weight?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Changed my diet, cut way down on alcohol and lots of exercise👍🏻

[@biologistjim4905]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors congratulations

[@ghostrider729]

Brian 😮 why would you take your lining out before spring butthead!!!! I'd left it in my friend!!! U never know,the weather patterns NOW are crazy, I'm in south florida,we run heat for 2 days n have to run AC the next. I'd left it in. NOW. You're gonna have to ruck up 😂!!! I'm watching your vlog NOW,it's sat Jan 27!!! Later

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. I originally took it out for this trip to test just using the diesel heater without it to see how much difference it made. We all saw how that worked out for me😂

[@ghostrider729]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors sho did!!! LMBO!!! Keep on vloging my friend!!! Myself,I liked the camper....but I understand the family comes first with a pull behind,less weight!!! Happy New Year 🎊

[@jkwithlove8180]

The Meg was good, The Meg 2... they could've kept that one. 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻

[@James-np8pu]

You look like you lost some weight.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks. Down about 45lbs so far

[@James-np8pu]

Great job!!@@BrianWatersOutdoors

[@kabulsmartview8513]

Plz don’t advertise everything, you advertise even your jacket !!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It’s not advertising if I bought it. I have no problem sharing items I bought and like and can recommend. There’s a lot more channels out there to watch if you don’t prefer this content.