Tagged My Cook Kit

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Not trying to be negative , not trying to get into any arguments but some folks just aint understanding me here. Throughout the years I have created, invented and modified a lot of gear. Having all this extra cookware is the very basis for those inventions you have seen throughout the years on my channel. One has to be surrounded by raw materials for projects and for inspirations to make new gear. Im not plugging store bought gear like other channels do, I create things, and being surrounded by junk helps me do that.

[@ProbablyStonedComments]

YES !!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great man! I'll add your channel to my description box

[@JS-ul3ic]

Hi Dave can totally see where you are coming from just like your workshop if gear is laying around you suddenly get an idea of how alter or modify but if put away out of sight you tend to forget about and then miss a golden opportunity to create something fresh, please don't let others out there put off they don't see the potential of what can be achieved

[@lancelenoir2875]

I totally understood this video. Of course I'm from central Alabama and just like you. :-)

[@mcmmilo]

dont we all have that David ... i also have a ton of cookware

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Dave you have a pot problem brother lol.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL!

[@AbuGrabIt]

Haahahaha

[@billyandrew]

You, young fella, are an absolute tonic to all those po-faced channels that sit on their false dignity, having already sold out commercially. This vid is the adult version of a candy store to me...an Aladdin's cave! You'd have to drag me out of there, I kid you not! Lol.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Billy! I plan on never selling out. I want to continue to do my own thing and not have to peddle gear for money. Thanks for watching!

[@billyandrew]

Reallybigmonkey1 Trust me, it's my pleasure.

[@MaffTUK]

Billy I could not agree with you more..... best comment yet and very very true

[@billyandrew]

Maff T UK The title of the channel tells anyone all they need to know...'Fun in the woods'. I have fun watching his vids. He has a wealth of knowledge, which he's willing to share, he's a good teacher and he enjoys it, as do we. Any detractors need #acheckupfromtheneckup. Lol.

[@MaffTUK]

Roger that Bill 👍

[@lakrabid]

You are the entertainer nobody wants to follow on stage. Who can top what you just did? Just like the four fire tag what could someone else do better?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@LostCaper]

Man you have some really neat stuff. Some stuff I have never seen before. Man I love the balaclava and your personality. Not many naturals like you on youtube. Keep them coming.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother! I try my best to only show weird never before seen stuff when I can! Thanks for watching

[@lindam1533]

Those teeny tiny pots are just the CUTEST!!!! :) Love them!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, cute and effective! Thanks for watching Linda.

[@connietull8083]

I totally get it Dave, I understand that messing around with all these different cooking sets is part of the innovation and fun that you bring back Home with you after you have been outdoors and have been inspired by ideas that just randomly pop into your Head. Same thing happens to me. I come home and start going to Good Will picking up new treasures to alter and reform into the ideas I've thought of. Some work out, some don't. But that by itself is part of the fun of being into an outdoor Lifestyle. Its like bringing some of being outdoors Home with yourself. Happy Trails to you my Friend, Thanks for your videos. JT. from Oregon

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You get me! We do think a like. You have to be surrounded by items like this for inspiration and raw materials for inventing other cookware or kits. Before this video even hit 1,000 views I was insulted, called pack rat and hoarder. Some don't understand an inventor needs these things to build upon and experiment with. That's how unique items are born. Its great to hear my own thoughts in your comment! Thanks for watching JT!

[@Traveler1226]

Dave, when you finally have grandkids around they are gonna have a BLAST digging through all of Granddads stuff.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, oh yes they will!

[@trynsurviven2440]

Here's the thing with me...I've seen the videos on all of those items over the years. I remember watching you sew that pot holder/balaclava. We have come a long way my freind. Its good to see you and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Amazing how the years, videos and memories can all come back in one video. Thanks for all the views my friend

[@pirouzpourdowlat7200]

Loved the balaclava/pan cover/pillow idea.... beautiful :-)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Dave you are the GURU man.........unbelievable

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Fred!

[@brettbeatnick]

Watched you create all sorts of cooking kits over the years dave. Its a real pleasure.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brett! To me, making the gear is half the fun!

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Holy crap Dave I thought you were going to pull a rabbit out of that weird pot holder hat thingy thing lol 59:27. Brother... you are too much my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Man I need to do that on another video.

[@captnaidy6122]

Mr Saucepan what a great collection. Definitely a mix bag of choices, Love your homemade setups, Keep the videos coming Dave, PEACE :-)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Capt'n, I'm glad you liked it. Plenty more excess to come! LOL. Thanks for watching

[@vanadee1618]

I appreciate you answering that young man's tag. He is just starting and you were first on the list. Jon Robinet was on it too. I support new, young vloggers and the well establish like you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I try my best to help out new and younger KZbinrs. I remember when I was a small starting out channel how all the big channels ignored me and never helped with the exception of three. Bushcraft Bartons, Sepp at Waldhandwerks and OregonMike. Those three were the only ones that talked to me and helped me back then.

[@truckertom3323]

At the end there Dave I thought you were going to pull a Rabbit out of your Balaclava! Next time on QVC Dave...😂👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Ill do that in a future video. Thanks for watching Tom.

[@outdoorenthusiast-rb5vf]

Mr. Dave thanks for sharing. It would take an outdoors enthusiast many years to accumulate a collection such as yours. We call that items tried and trued here in West Virginia. Thanks for another great video sir.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Im 50 now so youre looking right at 30 years worth of gear! Thanks for watching

[@jamthebushcraftman5267]

Great video dave thanks for sharing your cookset and idea's topman👍 Atb jam.👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks brother Jam! I'm glad you liked it

[@virginiacopeland108]

My goodness, Dave...I'm amazed!!!! I bow down to you ,the undisputed Genius King of camping cookware. Thanks for sharing this golden collection. I've nothing more to say! Clark and Virginia .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, Thanks! Y'all take care and see ya in the next one

[@johnwinchell1029]

Hi Dave, Enjoyed your presentation. I like junk! I have collected many items of intrinsic value that I consider to be raw material. I have used this material to fix,repair and build items around the home and property. The latest project was a machinery shed roof repair. I had collected barn beams that I saved from a friend that was about to use them as fire wood. I traded fire wood for them. They were stored in my 1850’s vintage barn for potential future use. Some folks might consider that I qualify as a “mild” hoarder, including my wife! Fact is that I have saved many dollars and helped many of my buddies by providing them with the junk they need to complete their projects with material that would have ended up in a landfill. I appreciate what you have done with your collection. Keep up the good work.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello John! I'm glad you liked the video. Man you and I and my Dad all think the same. Never throw anything away. Who knows when it can be used for something? Thanks for watching

[@torjones1701]

That's... A LOT of stuff! 10:25 That little round grate you've got that's a steamer? That could do double duty as a pizza tray for making pizza over the fire... just food for thought... :) 39:30 The square skillet you've got there would be great for grilled cheese and french toast too! :) one at a time of course...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh it is a lot of stuff! I made that grate to use as a steamer but yes, it would make a fantastic pizza or baking sheet. Ive made a lot of egg n cheese sandwiches in that little square pan!

[@terryw.milburn6414]

Got yourself quite the collection, Davey; Don't ya just love them Thrift Stores ? Never know what just ripe fer the takin. Thanks for sharing Friend. Hay Nick ! ATB Ter God Bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh yes a huge collection! I'm glad you liked it. Them thrift stores are like a gold mine. Nick says hello and may God bless you too.Thanks for watching Terry

[@coocookachoo2806]

Wow, what a collection Dave, amazing mods and builds, thanks for sharing.

[@coocookachoo2806]

You saved the best for last, that balaclava was the cherry on top, lol.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm happy you liked it, thanks for watching Ross!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Even I gotta say that thing is pretty cool.

[@sherbasky]

Hi my friend! Yesterday I was busy reorganizing my cooksets and stoves. Today what do I see? Your cooksets! Lol. I love that you have all different types of pots and ways of cooking. Seeing the different ways you use the things around you to make new sets always inspires me to try different things. I love the way you reuse and and give new purpose to things that others would throw away. Keep creating my friend. And keep all those pots and pans ... never know what new and exciting thing you will make with them. Loved this video Dave! Love all the videos from day one!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Cheri! That is wild you was just going through your cook kits. My old mentors always told me when you're in thrift stores, flea markets or yard sales view nothing as junk. View it all as raw materials for future projects! Take care and thanks for watching

[@doughoffart1247]

David, you're sitting on a gold (or stainless steel) mine of items to sell your subscribers! You've invented more camp gear than most major camp companies, and they're quality items too! Amazing to watch the endless creativity coming from your reallybigmonkey(!) channel! Excellent video, as always!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all Douglas. Ah who knows, maybe one day I'll have a massive give away when I get sick of doing this stuff. LOL. Thanks for watching

[@Kinetic.44]

This guy could blow Canterbury OUT OF THE WATER if he really wanted to...

[@booshwaa2]

Not sure whats worse. That you have mounds of all the cookware. Or that I've pretty much watched all your cooking videos on all this stuff and enjoyed them all. Lol. Thanks for all your videos. I always learn something new. I enjoy all the homemade gear. Thanks for posting!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, Ah nothing wrong with watching all my videos. TV rots your brain. Thanks for all the views my friend!

[@gregpenny4384]

What a fantastic video, I love going to garage sales and thrift stores with an open mind looking at stuff thinking what can I do with that, and getting it for 50 cents. and then modifying to your needs. I love things like old thermos bottles 18 Gage food grade the bigger the better cutting them open taking 3 sizes 1 l, 750 ml, 500 ml making 2 nesting pots and a cup and using a wide mouth Bass spreader to hang them over the fire. some times if your lucky they have their lids with them and you can take it apart separating it into 2 cups or 2 bowels you are only limited by your imagination.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I love your comment and love the way you think Greg!

[@tomaslepp]

Love watching and sharing your inventive videos with my Dad in Sweden.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you two like them. Thanks for watching

[@nick8649]

Nothing wrong with a healthy gear room. Got one myself. The fact that u don’t try to sell sponsors product is honorable , because you end up not giving an honest opinion any more. Keep being you that’s why people follow your channel.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Youre so right Nick, theres no way you will ever catch me bragging about a free product. The only gear I show is what Ive bought and love to use. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Took me a couple days to watch this, but I did get through it all... As usual, very logical and useful gear. I always pick up any stainless I see at the thrift stores, some of my best gear. I don't have as much as you, but it is nice to have an assortment of sizes and shapes for various applications. Thanks for putting this great infovid together! Take care...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm happy you made it through it! I love thrift stores. I feel like they are just buildings full of raw materials and future projects!

[@axerxes3981]

Dave.... God Bless you, Man!! I must have a dozen different cook sets and/or cooking pots and pans. I've accumulated these over the past 40 or 50 years, LOL. I thought I was the only one in North America that did that!! Now I know I'm not alone, LOL. Thanks for sharing another terrific video. Best wishes..... Ax

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

If you do this we are a lot alike! Actually a lot of this stuff is used as the basis for inventing new cookware and or cooking processes.

[@billyandrew]

Axerxes I'm the Scottish version of you guys, so take comfort...you are not alone! Lol.

[@axerxes3981]

Thanks for the reply. I love going to the flea market and I have trouble passing up a garage sale, LOL You're channel and videos are a treasure. Thanks, my friend, for sharing. Best wishes.... Ax

[@axerxes3981]

Thanks for a word of encouragement, LOL. Nice to know there are a few of us around. Best wishes.... Ax :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@damienastbury6331]

Hello from australia Absolutely loving your channel Loving the homemade inventions Your helping my creative side to be put to my love of the outdoors

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello from Georgia in the U.S.A! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@disco07]

I have a garage and a couple of closets full of stuff that when I need something, I don't have to buy it. I can modify something I already have. But I am astounded by all the camping stuff you have. Its absolutely fascinating! Thanks RBM1

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We think alike! A lot of this stuff is for modifying or experimenting. Thanks for watching

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

After seeing so many of your vids I have conluded -as a fellow machinist- you are on my short list of post apocalypse allies lol!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, man you know us machinists can make or create anything out of most any ole junk!

[@azHT-eu5my]

Really interesting video. This is what it's all about: creating, inventing, repurposing and reusing. And having fun doing it. Some day you should test the aluminium in that old Yugoslavian mess kit. Keep being one of a kind.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I love your comments and love your attitude. You totally understand me!

[@dianaevans5047]

Mr Pearson! You are one of a kind! I have never seen anyone other than you you are not only to invent and make so many wonderful useable items! I love it! Keep up the great work!!don't let other discourage you! Some can be jealous of your wisdom and knowledge! And the way of understanding of how to make things how they work ! You are not only a man but a real man! That's a complement haven't met to many real men in my life! But you are a real gem!!!!!!,!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God for men like you!!!! You go man!!!!!!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you so much Diana!

[@MrOldclunker]

Dave, your wife is a very understanding lady indeed!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, brother she thinks Im nuts just like my neighbors think!

[@nilesdelta8636]

Thanks Dave for all your vids . Greetings from Scotland.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you like them. Thanks for watching and greeting back at ya from Georgia!

[@alf3553]

I need to show this video to my wife. Maybe she will stop telling me I have to much Camping Gear. Thanks Dave

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Yeah, show here what too much gear really is. Im glad this will help ya man.

[@SuperIain13]

You definitely make some cool stuff! Thanks for sharing, as always I enjoyed watching your video, be safe and have fun!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all. Making the gear is half the fun to me! Thanks for watching

[@cloudraker100]

You have probably forgotten more about camping /bushcraft than most of us will ever learn. Awesome!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That is the single best compliment I've ever gotten! Thank you!

[@garys5540]

Dave, I've learned so much about bushcraft, camping and gear thanks to you! Your vids are informative but light and so enjoyable to watch. Thanks..AGAIN buddy!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear that Gary!

[@ChuckHoward]

When I first saw the screen grab with you & all the pots on the table, my first thought was, is he really going to use KZbin to address his hoarding issues! Then I saw where you went with your presentation. I am amazed with all your creative brilliance in mashing up some great solutions for taking mundane cookware & using it outside to smooth out the rough outdoors. The time flew by while watching & I just experienced an internet 1st with your grand finale - all I can say is your pot bag/balaclava/pillow gizmo just might also work as a pet Chinchilla sleeping bag & camp hammock nest thingy. Just sayin! Great video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Chuck! I think several folks saw the thumbnail without watching the whole video and just shouted hoarder. More of a collection of creations and materials for future creations! Thanks for watching

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Nice collection Dave good looking kits. I like the idea of the milk jug cutting board.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all. You can also cut up a 2 liter bottle for a cutting board. Thanks for watching

[@yellowdeer7163]

Cook kits for every occasion. Even though it was long, I watched it all. Cool stuff and I remember the ones on video. Great job man. That was a lot of work. Thanks, I loved it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Man some of this stuff brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for watching

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Dave you inspired me to make my own stove! I took an empty steel gallon container, like the square kind paint thinner comes in, and cut it into a movable firebox and stove. There's a flap cut out of the back to bottom feed wood, and the handle is a hollow piece of steel tubing I can use to blow in the fire, with tent stakes bent as hooks. Then the hooks swing down and act as legs to stabilize it. Thank you for showing me that homemade camping supplies can be as good or better than what you can buy. It was a lot of fun to make and I can't wait to take it camping!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now that sounds great! I always say, making the gear is half the fun! Thanks for watching

[@wattsadonnasaurs4810]

I can't wait for BIG MONKEY OUTFITTERS to open I will be the first there AWESOME stuff!!!!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, Good name!

[@FaerieDust]

Oh man, I would buy SO MUCH STUFF 😂

[@kathybutler1755]

Loved the "green brain" at 01:01:40. You are soooo much fun Dave. You have a good selection of whatever you would need to cook outdoors in whatever terrain. Thank you for my Friday night entertainment!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Kathy. Green brain? LOL, I like that! Thanks for watching

[@diydarkmatter]

holy crap dave . i knew you had alot of camping gear but holy man what a collection . wow .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, its quite a bit brother!

[@ProbablyStonedComments]

One of the things I enjoy about your videos is the diy stuff. You inspire me to build gear, and that’s fun. We build 200’ aluminum boats, so the scrap is endless. Built me a version of the hanging table from your tree grill. 2 piece that’s connected and doubles in size when opened. And it can be configured in different ways with holes that I drilled. Maybe one day I’ll get a video on the line. lol. Thanks for the inspiration D.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Brother that's great hearing about the gear you make! I would love to see some videos on your stuff. Thanks for watching Duane

[@annettesmith6241]

When I saw the name of this tag I laughed and thought oh my Lord how long is this video gonna be! You did well to curate it down to what you did! I thought well if the zombies come Dave will be set for cooksets. But then I thought oh no, the zombies will get him whilst he's trying to choose which one to take with him! Awesome video Dave, I love your ingenuity.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, a lot may not believe it but I did work hard to narrow this down to one hour! I bet them zombies would like some brain gumbo. Lol. Thanks for watching Annette!

[@chrispowell3664]

Holy buckets dude ! You could supply a military platoon. Great video...👏

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, I might could! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Chris

[@disco07]

Make a part2, lets finish off those other two boxes. Thanks I enjoyed it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, Ah well the other boxes are a lot of repeat items or just plain junk. That one might be boring.

[@LuLuLuvU]

The hooked handles you made ares ideal for home use! You're quite organized. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked em Lu-Lu. Thanks for watching

[@bartcornelius7717]

If you ever have a yard sale, I'll drive to Georgia! Lol!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It would be a big one Bart!

[@FaerieDust]

Honestly, if I know a bit in advance and it's during low season I would seriously consider flying out from Sweden. Man's got some seriously quality stuff!!

[@kachiri]

19:00 I really love that one. Like a HUGE mug you place it on the spike pole and can turn it around the pole. That one is awesome!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I love using it

[@stevebennett1584]

Hey Dave, Thanks for the episode...Wow, where do I begin? (I'll bet you said the same thing preparing for this huh?)...Well, JEP'S Outdoor Adventures absolutely got everything that was asked for to be sure...It was cool seeing many kit pieces we've seen before shown again in all their splendor...you are a fabricator/inventor of the first caliber Mr. P.,...the passion,talent and knowledge you share with us come shining through in every video, and combined with your humor keep us coming back again and again.... Ok then brother, take care 'till next time, oh, and I liked that Miller-welder cap too, ha ha...ATB Dave...CHEERS !!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother Steve, I'm glad you liked it. LOL, man I warned Jep I had a lot of gear. I guess I showed him! This was a tough one to prepare for. One day when I have the energy Im going to do a video on all my grills/ovens/hanging cooksets! Take care and Thanks for watching

[@stevebennett1584]

Dave, Great idea, we'll be waiting sir !!

[@curtisdavis9159]

Great presentation Dave!! My wife was amazed by your collection!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Curtis! I'm glad y'all liked it

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

LOL... You are a creative critter... That has become obvious over your many videos... Enjoyed the cook set video very much... Thanks for sharing ! And always fun to play around in the gear room !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it brother. I guess Im just about as creative as it gets! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@GEOPUZZLE]

You're the best! For many reasons.. Just keep doing what your doing! I learn so much from you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like what all I do Chuck. Thanks for watching

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

Always love to see a new video from you David!! I think a lot of us are dedicated 'collectors' of gear or would-be-gear.. I've brought home so many weird pieces of stuff from the kitchen section of the thrift shops 😜😜 it's ridiculous! I started bringing back sturdy loose pot lids to match with the stainless bowls I had kicking around.. lol .. my cook sets are a mix of store bought pieces and home-cobbled parts.. they all work well for what I'm trying to get done.. that's all that matters! I threatened to send you some of my extra weird bits before.. now I'm not too sure you'd have ROOM for them 😂😂 .. thanks for sharing everything with us, as always.. you're a fountain of information.. happy new year my friend 😊💕

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ruth and I'm glad you liked it. We think so much alike! Im always hitting the thrift stores and looking for parts n pieces. No telling what you can come up with. Amazing how that bin on the end at Goodwill always has cheap lids all mixed in. I have a box of them too! Thanks for watching and a Happy New year to you too Ruth!

[@Ralphieisthegreatest]

Thank you for making me feel normal!! My stuff is all cast iron tho. My house runs down hill to the south for some reason. Thanks for the video Dave. You saved me from an evening of boredom. Keep the stuff. A guy can never have too much stuff!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and it made you feel normal Ralph. Never throw anything away! Thanks for watching

[@OGCaptainGrunge]

If shtf... Dave is having a sale lol

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL

[@marcomac8824]

Very useful video - great to share your years of experience and creativity! Took away some great ideas

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Margot, I'm glad you liked it all my friend. Thanks for watching

[@Robert-el6ky]

How many cook kits can a person have? I love this video.. Didn't think anyone could be a bigger packrat than me, but you did it. That Rival bake pot, mine actually came with a small grill like thing that you put in the bottom of a crock pot to set it off the bottom to bake bread etc. Thrift shops are the best shopping place to find treasure. Ya. Rob from Oregon

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, never too many! Thrift stores to me are just warehouses full of raw materials for future projects. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@ped832]

While I did enjoy watching and hearing about much of the cookware, both old, new, and homemade...the belaclava I never saw coming. You are constantly full of surprises.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, Brother Steve Im full o surprises!

[@stevenedwards4470]

I might send you a dipper. They seem unfairly outnumbered

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, I don't have enough do I?

[@AJkoubek]

great video as always dave very informitive GOD BLESS

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and may God bless you too Anthony

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Its kinda funny...but i recognize many of these cook systems/pots/grills/mad scientist inventions of yours from watching your vids over the past umpteen years...well seven or eight years now...and yet i'm still freakin blown away!!!!...LOL Always a pleasure my friend!...woods

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The really funny thing is I didn't show any of my hanging grills, ovens or general cooking set ups! Lots of those in old videos just like this cookware. Maybe I'll put them on video too. Thanks for watching Woods

[@joannalanzoni5913]

MTwoodsrunner Ditto!!

[@jimsilverwood431]

Great stuff. I remember seeing most of your cook sets. How about revisiting the swamp grill and swamp chair. Don't Drop Your Camera!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jim, I'm glad you liked it. LOL, man that was horrible losing that camera! I haven't been back to the swamp to film since then. Thanks for watching

[@NWAAdventures]

Man you are the king of cook kits!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Thanks brother Jim!

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Wow, never realized how much you had. Very good ideas especially the balaclava. Looking forward to the shelter. Take care, Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Some say I have too much but, I didn't even show all of it! Thanks for watching

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Brother you can never have too much!

[@KaylynnStrain]

I have that Rival pot!! I took it camping in the fall and cooked in it, worked great!! I have one of those collapsible veggie steamers, have not tested it in camp cooking though. just started uploading my tag video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I watched your video and added your channel to my description box. You have a fantastic kit! Very cool you have that Rival pot!

[@oxycrimson]

You're such a kid!, I sure hope you have as much fun making these videos as we do watching them!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, Oh yes I love filming!

[@willynthepoorboys2]

Your first home-made billy can handle design was ingenious, good work there Dave. Watched the whole video and I am sure I have seen at least 85% of your cook sets in previous videos but it just doesn't matter, I like watching your videos and look forward to the next one. Happy New Year and I wish you a great year in 2018, thanks for all you do to educate and entertain us.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it all. Yep, most of this stuff was in previous videos. I have some cool stuff I didn't show because they will be in future videos. Take care and you have a Happy 2018 too!

[@barbedstar6480]

The old Mirro pot with vented lid was actually a bun warmer. Mom would line with a heavy hand towel with part of towel to cover biscuits. Cover and keep in the oven til dinner is ready. Then it moves to the table and kept covered to keep buns warm. 1960's... Fun video!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's fantastic to know! I knew it was from the 60s but wasn't sure of its intended use.

[@barbedstar6480]

Might even be older than that since I am 70 now and that was when I was still at home. Sad when stuff you grew up with are called antiques! Love your inventiveness, your straight foreword presentations, humor and passion for even the littlest of stainless steel pots!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im only 50 and a lot my parents stuff is now antiques!

[@barbedstar6480]

lol!

[@MyWorldInDisorder]

Here's my thought process... Around 40:00 : Jesus, he has everything but the kitchen sink. 48:00 : I stand corrected, there it is. Awesome video Dave! Take care of yourself!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, I did have a kitchen sink! Did you notice the two Orca multi cam water bottle carriers? A friend got them for me. :) Take care and thanks for watching Brother!

[@MyWorldInDisorder]

Reallybigmonkey1 I'm sure I did but I'll go back and check. You have some good friends here!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have met the best people EVER right here on KZbin!

[@sirnavar469]

Awesome Stuff you have Dave, Thank you for sharing. So many great ideas you've had, so many cool gadgets you've made. Don't let them negative Nancy's get you down Dave. You are doing what you like, and most all of us love it. On a side note, I thought you made a video of you sewing that last item? Seems like I remember you sewing some tricky little beast, thought it was last Gem you shared. All the best MIC

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks MIC! I'm glad you liked it and all the other stuff I do. I've done a few sewing vids but none on that balaclava pot holder thingie. I may one day. Take care and thanks for watching

[@jamesellsworth9673]

"...But WAIT: THAT IS NOT ALL...this balaclava is a clothes bag, a pillow and..." I don't believe anyone else on KZbin can touch your store bought, invented or just plain mashed-up cooking gear options. I challenge the guy who tagged you to watch this all the way through without his head spinning!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL. Im guessing I have the unintended record for gear!

[@earlschultz7880]

Could also be used for a live preserver - stuffed with the right material it could keep you head above water! Love your videos Dave!

[@lakrabid]

It would be interesting to see the projects you have conceptualized and not finished or even failed projects. Must be a few of them floating around. Super weird projects are fascinating and a very inciteful show of creativity.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh believe me, I have a pile of mangled and butchered stainless that's failed!

[@lakrabid]

I had a very weird kind of idea watching the video again. What if you could sculpt the faces of Flathead and Big Nose onto a pot? You could put them somewhere in your gear room watching what they helped create. After all they are speaking through you...

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

MAN-OH-MAN !! You win,McGyver has got nothin' on you! You had me grinning throughout the video ,,,,,and I've got a toothache...lol

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Well Im happy it made you feel better !

[@Ismael-iw4tm]

Outstanding I mus say. I never thought all that was under the table.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! There's plenty more behind the shelves too!

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Holy crap Dave is all I can say, wowsers my friend,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Several people have said that Fred! LOL

[@tarabravewolf3895]

Your very creative, that’s a great thing I enjoy all your videos An your great ideas

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like em all. Creating things is half the fun to me! Thanks for watching

[@doug6189]

We must somehow be related....Christ, I need to stay away from the thrift stores.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL! Brother Doug them thrift stores can keep a guy over equipped!

[@cmA42Amc]

Great video for a cook set fanatic. Love that stainless percolator. As always thanks for sharing it all.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all C.M. Thanks for watching

[@JepsOutdoorAdventures]

AWESOME! Thank you very much, this must not have been very easy to make. Very good video my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome brother and I'm glad you liked it. I told you I had a lot of stuff! Thanks for the tag Jep

[@JepsOutdoorAdventures]

you're welcome, thank you!

[@JepsOutdoorAdventures]

Dave, do you own "Bushcraft 101" by Dave Canterbury? Thanks, Jep.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Nope, I never got around to buying a copy.

[@JepsOutdoorAdventures]

okay. Thank you!

[@Flowerpotmen]

pizza check, 4 pack of beer check, latest fun in the woods vid check, that’s my saturday night viewing sorted, thanks 👍👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great Andrew!

[@johnlord8337]

Any time you want to be an Army cook, they'll accept you and bring along all your cooking kit items ...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL

[@RickKepple]

I give old camping gear away. I wish I still had some stuff that is better than the new equipment. Except I still have the Jansport D3 backpack that comfortably hauled nearly a hundred pounds of gear. Now elderly, I have a smaller molle bag. Reasoning is that if you have a lot of space, you will have a tendency to want to fill it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I hear ya Rick, the bigger the pack the more stuff you will carry. I have given away some gear in the past but not much

[@RickKepple]

The neatest contraption I've found is a wood burning gasifier backpacking stove. I'm just trying some folding saws. I go in the woods filming animals and stories now and then, so it's nice to carry a little gear for just in case. Stanley is making some neat gear now.

[@JonZDisability]

Love your longer vids dave! Great job 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jon!

[@JonZDisability]

you got it dave! anytime bud :)

[@gymntonic]

Fantastic video! Makes me wish I had kept more of my grandmother’s old aluminum cookware. I see lots of it in the items you’ve found. I just never thought of using it for camping when I was a kid! I think some other commentators mentioned the Stanley kit; I’ll second or third that! For a one person trip I pair mine with a nested stainless cup and a small alcohol stove. If I need a pan I carry one of the old original stainless GI mess kits. Love the videos! It’s good to see bushcrafting in the same sort of terrain and climate I’m use to?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ralph, I'm glad you liked it all. Oh man, Pretty much all our Grandparents stuff would make excellent camp gear. Nowadays everything is made so different. Them new Stanley kits will probably sell by the millions! Thanks for watching

[@HalfQ]

Before I watch I'm just going to say LOL, when I saw the tag topic I thought " Oh no, here we go ". You have designed SO MANY things over the years this vid is going to be epic. lol. Ok, here goes bro. :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, man I actually did curb it down to an hour!

[@marodriguezsr]

That last item was the perfect ending to this video. Hey thanks for all of the videos you put out there & for all of the tips you share with us. Take care & keep enjoying the great out of doors.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!I'm happy you liked it all. Lots more videos in the works!

[@KarlRoyale]

8:23 "This place is going to be a mess when I get done." because, you know it was so neat before he started...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL. I never said I wasn't a slob

[@lonniejoraskie4440]

Dave I have to thank you. You are an amazing bush crafter. I have learned a lot from your videos ,and hope to be putting a lot of this to use this up coming summer. I am building a camping , survival ,and Bob bags ,and your insight has been a huge help. Thank you again.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Great to hear that Lonnie! Thanks for watching my friend

[@coocookachoo2806]

The handles are bakelite

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's what I was trying to think of!

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

That pot with the handle that you can hang or flip to the side and use as a handle is genius. Fantastic idea

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks George, I'm glad you liked it

[@WoodcraftLeagueOfAmerica]

I'll play on this tag bro. I'll let you know when I get the video up

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great brother! Ill add your channel to the info box.

[@matthewweber9803]

I wish I were half as organised as you are with your outdoor gear! :) Love your videos, always something new and interesting! Always a little "comedy" as well. Thanks!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Brother you haven't seen the messy side behind that shelf. LOL. Thanks for watching Matthew!