The Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen And Grill

[@keithbarker-e4q]

I ve said it before, but here again, you are are The Dude. Chef Dave, InventorDave, Make it Happen Dave, and recycler Dave, ... You and Nick are the perfect antidote to bad news. Thank you both for reminding us of all the good stuff in life. All the best Keith in another country.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the comments Keith and We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@moniquesmith773]

Hey Chef, you are the best , I love your style. You have the best ideas on the trail ❤

[@CJ-bb2gs]

3 months later and I watched this again.. I still love it.. Keep em coming guys.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@ZOMBiEmovieHD]

I find myself continuously drawn to the charm of this man's distinctive way of expressing himself - I simply adore the dialect.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@sky.the.infinite]

You might could!

[@roliver7773]

Nobody says "machete" like him. Makes me smile every time. Being from KY this is my language.

[@1leg956]

Amazing 5 ⭐ bushcraft kitchen in the forest just love the videos can't wait to see what shinanigans bigmonkey gets up to next week peace and love from 1 leg UK England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, We are glad you liked it! So far this is is my favorite way to cook! Thanks for watching

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

You never cease to amaze me with your camping and your bushcrafting skills. I continue to enjoy watching your videos. Thank you, and Nick so much for sharing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Michael!

[@mjhill72]

That is liv'in large in the woods. You guys are awesome. Nick, you have a great dad. I'm sure you know that.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother!

[@wendellhagg3511]

“Wright” Bacon is the best !! When I find it I buy it !! Thank Y’all for sharing, and suffering the Smoke !! H.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree! We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@tradermunky1998]

I expected turkey and all the trimmings 😂 You got a whole kitchen there, nice!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We actually thought about cooking a turkey breast! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@michaelshields5921]

Dave and Nick Hello again , I have enjoyed watching another one of your adventures . The smoke issue is the choice of fat lighter , it is great for starting but the amount of resin in the wood is the cause of smoke . If it was just a couple of slivers of resin it would have only burned for a short time and the wood would have turned to coals quickly . But you got this , it is just another lesson learned , which enforces we can't know everything and are constantly learning . That in itself is a good thing . So until your next video I will see you in the next one . I hope your Thanksgiving went well .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Micheal and We are glad you liked it! Im definitely going to try all hardwoods next time before I make any holes or slots for airflow. But that may happen later. Thanks for watching

[@kevinjohnson9533]

The cart table and outdoor kitchen and grill are just plain camping GENIUS! Dave has outdone himself with this one . BRAVO!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Kevin! I'm glad you liked it brother. It's gonna be a lot of fun over the years to come

[@punishedmatteson7108]

That hotel pan is a great score! I also dig the estate sale cookset! I'm surprised you didn't put any holes in the hotel pan for airflow or to attach the pan itself to the trees but i like the setup!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh it was a huge bargain! I was waiting to see if it worked like it was before I added any holes or slots. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@woodsinme]

But you can still do dishes in it if it doesn't have holes in it.

[@rlingerfelt2019]

Fun

[@gymntonic]

Chef Dave out did himself! That setup is nicer than the kitchen in our first house! And you know, people pay extra for all the stainless steel kitchen stuff now, especially if the have an indoor grill. 😀😀😀 That’s exactly the sort of cook fire Pat McManus prescribed. It’s the “Inferno”.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it! I was wanting a huge pile o coals so I went inferno style. Lol. Thanks for watching

[@daveedwards6567]

Nice video 👍 good to see a cooking. Video keep up the great work ps and thanks to the camera man "nick" see you in your next one's

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dave, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@deeharley5215]

Love seeing you and Nick together enjoying time together! Always a great video! Your ideas are always amazing!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dee! We are glad you liked it! It's always more fun for me when Nick is around. Thanks for watching

[@justjackfromsc]

Love your videos and Nicks commentary is 😂. Thanks guys. I get impatient too Dave. That is one heck of a camp kitchen. God bless.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Lol, Nick always makes the videos more fun! Thanks for watching

[@marianfrances4959]

​@@Reallybigmonkey1Nick is hilarious!!!😂

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

I just love when the two of you are together in the "wilderness". So fun to watch. Dave....you are so innovative. Love your ideas.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Jerome! Half the fun of this is creating gear! Thanks for watching brother

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Awesome portable kitchen lol. Some tweaks on this, an all good in the wood's. 👊💀

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Im definitely going to tweak the smoke issue. Thanks for watching Brother

[@IntenseAngler]

"As usual, I was inspired by trash." 🤣 No worries buddy... it happens to me all too frequently as well, lol. Seriously though, this was a great video... and fun to watch as always 👍 The dynamics between you and Nick are always entertaining. He did seem a bit more feisty in this one (perhaps because someone forgot the pancakes? 😉haha). That was definitely the ultimate outdoor kitchen by the way... pure awesomeness! In regard to the smoke... I don't think there was enough airflow getting down in that deep pan. The smoke by the end of the video didn't have that dark tint to it that resin typically causes... so my guess is just not enough oxygen getting to the fire itself. Just my two cents of course. Anyhow, I hope that you and yours had a very Happy Thanksgiving my Brother!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, man trash is free! Thats why we love it and if we screw up a project we havent lost anything. Im thinking I need a grate in the bottom of the pan. Allows airflow under the wood and creates a draw. We are glad you liked it and we hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too! Thanks for watching Brother John!

[@IntenseAngler]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 LOL... that's a great point man! I've certainly messed up a few projects along the way, haha. Good thing I make most of my DIY projects from trash too I guess huh 👍 I do believe that you're right by the way Dave... a grate would probably be the perfect solution here! You're more than welcome as always my Brother!

[@fredathompson50]

So impressed with you common sense is so hard to find These Days.. And you always come up with amazing things.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you like the way I do things!

[@neva.]

Your love for grilling is well done. Glad to see Nick Pyroson and Dave Grillmore starting their new outdoor restaurant located in Heatfield Georgia. Don’t ever let anyone put out your flame of motivation. Thank you guys for this innovative video! Stay lifted and please enjoy your weeks end!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Perfect play on words! And we are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@jamescrowe7892]

Man, this was cool. A lot of stuff to pack into the woods but it all served you well. I guess I need to start going to estate sales. That pots and pan set was a major score along with the garbage/treasure cook pan. I love bacon, eggs and coffee in the woods. Hardly anything better. You guys are the best remedy for putting up with a world full of crap.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks James! It's a lot of stuff but I'll only be bringing it by bicycle or boat or maybe a sled? Estate sales are the best way to go. At flea markets and yard sales people are trying to make extra cash. At estate sales they just need to empty out a house! Take care and thanks for watching James!

[@oferbechor1579]

Another great video by the wonderful chef Dave and talented photographer Nick 💫 Thank you very much 🍷🙏🍷 May you have a Happy weekend 🌲🌼🌲

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ofer! We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend too!

[@Tina-j2q]

Nice out door set up!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it.

[@liammalarky3483]

As a retired chef I have a few of those gastro pans. They're usually used in the cookhouse serving section bain maries. I might reuse one like you have but with air holes. Boil over flames, cook over coals. Thank you for the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@blademan175]

Thanks Dave for puttin up with all that smoke to make us that video! I made a gaucho style grill with one of those trash pans last year!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and We are glad you liked it. Thats awesome you made one similar! Thanks for watching

[@grandam195]

Dave this is your best creation yet. Awesome idea. You see I used to attend large group campouts in the National Forests. Plan on doing so again after I retire with whatever vehicle I can find. Not only is your bicycle table a good hauling cart, but that steam table pan for a grill is awesome. I have seen logs holding up a dirt platform to build a fire on a lot. But your contraption would be faster and easier to set up and tear down two weeks later. Cannot wait until I can retire and hit the woods with my camping buddies. This is so sweet a set up. I just got to find someone to fabricate the bike trailer. You need some air holes punched in the lower sides of the insert pan. It's smoky due to lack of oxygen and it also hindered the transition to coals. You don't want to much oxygen but you need some air holes and possibly a damper set up on it. Just my opinion, which ain't worth a hill of beans, but you might try it. You could cut one rectangle hole in front on the pan and rig a piece of steel for a damper. That way you can regulate the oxygen. You got a shop so it shouldn't be a problem rigging it up. That's what I would do. But that's me. You do you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it! I used to do the logs n dirt thing. Yes, that takes a lot of extra time. The older I get, the easier I like my set ups and break downs! Take care and Thanks for watching

[@rohkwaho]

My Dad used to go trapping and hunting in the bush north of us, somewhere in the Smith Falls area of Ontario. He taught me a cooking style he called Shentihneha (shanty town style). He fried bacon like you do except that he broke the eggs directly over the bacon and cooked them sunny-side by basting them with bacon grease. It is the best bacon and eggs I've ever had. He also taught me how to make pan bread in the same cast iron Volroth pan. The secret is to cook pan bread on low heat. I still have and use that cast iron pan.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds fantastic! Bacon grease always improves eggs

[@williampratt4791]

Chef Dave, i have been a subscriber for years. You often over build the fire, ii is part of why we love you. I am inspired by your cart and kitchen

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks William! Im glad you like the way I do things! Thanks for watching

[@thecarlislehomestead]

Nick---> "There is no WE in that." 😂😂😂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol.

[@redsorgum]

Epic outdoor kitchen/plane signaling device….🤣😘 Chef Dave’s fat wood infused coffee.😉 I wonder if you could have used the stainless steel table pieces as a griddle? Nick sporting a beard, nice!👍🏻 Have a great weekend, fellas. ✌️🇺🇸

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Those might work as a griddle, maybe too thin tho? Thanks for watching

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video, Dave and Nick

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it Hiram!

[@geezerdude4873]

Dave, remember that smoke follows beauty. LOL!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

How come it didnt follow Nick then? Lol!

[@DeliaHolland]

I always heard, smoke always draws to the best looking person..❤

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Than why didnt it draw to nick? Lol.

[@DeliaHolland]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 ...lol to me you are....🤩🤭

[@arlinwneal3044]

David, I have been watching you for about. 8 years now. This is the first time I have commented. You have made some great products before, I especially love the tarp you put the reflection material that kept your camp warm in really cold weather...but this outdoor kitchen thing is ingenious!!!! WOW. I live in South Carolina, so I just want to say it is nice to have someone who talks without an accent. Fun with Nick!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Comment more often, I LOVE reading comments! There more tweaking to do on this kitchen but for a first run I love it! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@chadsmith5146]

Dave you get really lucky at those sales places that's a really nice cook set

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! I find some mind blowing bargains sometimes. Thanks for watching Chad

[@roliver7773]

Another brilliant set up. This is why I got hooked on RBM1 years ago. The forehead slapping ingenious stuff that he comes up with. Awesome man. You're a treasure.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I'm constantly dreaming up new ideas. And, I've improved this set up since this video was filmed! Thanks for watching

[@shawnblankenship-2527]

Caramel latte sounds amazing

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh man it was so good! Thanks for watching Shawn

[@adamstevenson2485]

So simple but so genius that’s an outdoor kitchen suppled by Mother Nature. A country boy will survive was playing in my head towards the end of this video. Thanks Dave for another great video.👍 And now I’m going to be looking in the road ditches a lot more. That pan is worth money.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Adam! Im glad you liked it. Simple and cheap! Thanks for watching

[@SaranjeanHazel]

That is the most awesome outdoor kitchen I've ever seen❣️❣️❣️ Thank you so much, Dave and Nick, for another fantastic adventure shared with us. It sure did get me out of the mind to go jump off a cliff somewhere today with all the negative news and junk going on in the world. I know y'all are busy but I wish you could do videos more frequently, hint hint 😊 Love your inventions, your inspiration, your spirits, and I just love you guys! Thank you so much!! ❤😊🌞🏕

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are glad you liked it and tra there's so much crap and negativity going on in the world. I can promise no drama negativity or depressing things going on here! Take care and thanks for watching

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

Chris was making coffee when I woke up. He heard the new episode and came running back with two mugs. I asked if he missed me? YES! This room is cold ( I like fresh air at night snd listening to the owls and coyotes..) We bundled back up and I started it over. He says you made enough noise to bring in a revenuer looking for Tickle and his still. My input: You bring some wine and deglaze the burnt bacon for a rue to drip back on the cooked strips. Ananda

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Down south we cant sleep with the windows open of the bugs will move in! Lol. Im glad you enjoyed it and Ill remember the wine tip! Thanks for watching and you two have a great weekend!

[@JackWorster]

It's good to see you in front of the camera, Nick! Don't shy away, Dave is teaching you and handing you an Opportunity...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! Hopefully one day he can take over the channel

[@lonewolf597]

Dave you truly are the MacGyver of Bushcraft. Thanks for the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks ! man I love making gear! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@trynsurviven2440]

Real world cooking in the woods. It doesn’t always turn out like you planned but it’s still awesome memories.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely!

[@magnuskjellsson3524]

Thanks for the coffee . Thanks for the insight, If you make a hole in the cart and put the tub in it, you already have a side table, or you make a pull-out table from the cart. Keep doing what you do because I think what you do inspires many others too. Slopes from Småland Sweden, here it is minus 2 degrees c.💯

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I love the idea of the side pull out! That would be great for the grill! Thanks for the idea and Thanks for watching

[@cordellkent4790]

Dave, you crack me up laughing. This video is about the best you have done! Thank you for this. Keep the ideas coming.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much!

[@maryfrederickson9400]

Nick’s comments are a wonderful addition; I.e.; “”flag down a plane…”. He made me laugh so hard I almost spit out my coffee1. I was just revisiting this for another idea and then found more JOY.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, Nick always has something witty to say. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching again Mary!

[@thankmelater1254]

The smoke is even making my eyes water! Good times, Nick and Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@deweywatson9813]

The resin in the wood probably didn’t help but maybe try drilling a few air holes down the sides of the fire box to maybe help get some air to the fire. My favorite thing about your videos is the relationship you and Nick have he’s really grown up right before our eyes into a fine young man I know you’re proud.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, that wood definitely made it worse. I'm thinking about adding a grate to the bottom so it can draw in air. Thanks for watching Dewey

[@stillwater62]

That is exactly the kind of bacon I use, with the butcher`s cut, extra thick. I keep about eight pounds in my freezer and rotate it. Use the grease, after it sets up, to grease your cast iron skillet for cornbread or ho-cake. Any place you would use healthy extra virgin olive oil for cooking, you can use bacon grease and your food will taste better too. Patience is a virtue, and your food will taste better too. One thing is for sure, Dave, you can make a good cup of coffee. I really enjoy watching your videos because they are educational and entertaining. I know they much be a real bear to make, edit and all of the other details involved, that is why I am thankful you are willing to make them.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info and comments! Yes, these videos are a lot of work but fun too! Thanks for watching

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Nice set up. I was watching you pour the coffee and wondered when you'd notice your support log catching fire...😊 I like how you recycle.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Nick noticed pretty quick! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@randycarter2427]

David and Nicks. Comedy Tour. I absolutely loved this video and loved your whole ultimate kitchen setup. Too much fat lighter was your smoke problem.I will say it again,I loved this video,you and Nick,are funny when you are not even trying to be.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Randy! We are glad you liked it. Definitely way too much fatwood! Thanks for watching

[@jasonoliver7881]

I’ve watched this like three times now. I’m surprised this video hasn’t gone viral yet. Nick said it, that thing is epic!! Well done.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Jason! Nothing I've ever filmed has gone viral but that would be cool!

[@robsartori9365]

A great video Dave and Nick, so nice to see a Father and Son spending some quality time together. I really liked the set up, I would possibly add a length of wire with a U bend at each to the rods holding the fire basket, this would hold them tight against the basket JUST in case the rods got knocked and it all ended up on the ground, just a thought. All the best from England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Rob! We are glad you liked it. Its pretty stable right now but, something to secure it wouldnt be a bad idea? Thanks for watching

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Sure Was Great Forest Dining With Ya Davey & Nick. Having A Cup With Ya's Now ! Many Thanks Friends ! ATB T God Bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it Terry! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@peterappleton5213]

Fantestical video lads thanks from sunny England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Peter, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@johnlhigh]

Drill some air holes around the bottom side edge for O2 to get in. Less smoke and better coals. Love the vids😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I've been trying to avoid drilling or slotting that pan. I'm wondering if I could put a air grate to allow air flow under the wood? I'm glad you liked it John

[@johnlhigh]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 grate might work.

[@ebony5766]

It just makes my day when you drop a video! I cooked my turkey over a fire yesterday, along with roasted carrots and potatoes, Irish bannok bread and a fresh pumpkin and apple tart. As you say, Fun in yhe woods!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Now thats my kinda way of cooking a turkey! Thanks for watching

[@mrchin7562]

I think I'm hungry. I swear I hear "turkey later" every time you mention your coffee thing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Must have been that Thanksgiving mood in the air. Thanks for watching

[@Flashahol]

Chef Dave finally got himself a dream kitchen, and in stainless steel on top of that! Just amazing stuff! I do believe you need a vent (adjustable and both sides) on the bottom of that fire pit to control smoke and burn. Once you get the grill part going good, then you need a stove top, an oven and a pantry. From there we'll discuss if we prefer 2 or 3 walls and where to hang the boom microphones. To pass inspection you'll also need a second pan like that for a sink. The drainage can legally go straight down so long as there is a sign to not flush chemicals over it. You had me when the stainless steel counter came out and surrounded the fire pit...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are finally first class! Lol. Im glad you liked it. Im planning on trying a grate in the bottom to control airflow thus eliminating smoke. I hope. And, I actually have a sink that sets on two logs! Thanks for watching

[@richschwartz8004]

That was a great camp kitchen setup especially for us older guys. I hope you and your family had a nice Thanksgiving. Thank you both so much for sharing your time, imagination, and skills with us. God bless and stay safe.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Rich, Im glad you liked it. We had a good Thanksgiving and we ate like hogs. Lol. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

[@JAB671]

Wasn't there something similar you did a few years back that you called a 'swamp grill' or something that was based on a stainless steel mixing bowl with the fire in it and a grill over it? It seems like you had created a small shelf or two that you mounted on trees and used to sit things on while you were cooking. I would say this is the 'go big or go home' version of that.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@JAB671 yes but it was much smaller and hung off one tree.

[@JAB671]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I thought so. Both setups are really cool!

[@madmax6961]

You have to wear one of those tall chef hats the next time you have an outdoor kitchen set up like that. I`d say this is bordering on glamping. Very fun and funny to watch.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, I need a camo chefs hat. Thanks for watching

[@Indigenous-Texan]

Thanks for keeping it real Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and thanks for watching!

[@DeliaHolland]

Love me some Chef Dave❤❤❤

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Delia!

[@anymal544]

Great video Dave and Nick. Research smokeless fire pit, or diy gasification camp stoves. Buy a couple stainless stock pots and build a raised smokeless cooker.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I actually think I can make an insert that'll fit in this square pan to make it smokeless! Thanks for watching

[@El_Croc]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I was gonna suggest making it work like a dakota pit, but make the divider a u-shape open at top, welded in, so some water in the U could act as a heat-break to divide the larger burn chamber from inlet. Bonus you get a little washing-up bowl built in too. \ U / \_____/ Basically the water stops heat transfer and stops the inlet turning into a chimney.

[@michellehiggs60]

That was a brilliantly entertaining video had us chuckling all the way. 😁😁😁😄😄😄😄😁😁😁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it Michelle! Thanks for watching

[@marciannanderson5075]

Fantastic outdoor kitchen Dave! You are the ultimate recycler! Way ahead of your time! Great to see Nick too! He’s so gown up now!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! This was a first test, I'm guessing we'll be making improvements as time goes on. Thanks for watching Marci!

[@alancope1094]

You got to get over this whole video to long thing we love your videos if someone wants to leave let them you make the best video on KZbin thank you for all you do Dave and Nick 😊😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Alan! Man its hard for me to not make long videos!

[@oprophetisfake9482]

Loved you and Nick working together again. And after all that bacon 🥓🥓 and eggs 🍳 🍳 I'm yearning for an all day breakfast. Thanks again to you both. God bless you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are glad you liked it. Not much beats breakfast, any time of day! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

[@WhimsicallyBev]

Dave and Nick this was awesome! You guys are so much fun to watch. Dave, it's so much fun and interesting to see you bring your ideas to life and watch the experiment. I'm not sure if bacon will lure out Bigfoot but maybe Dogman or a Werewolf. 🤣 Thank you both so much.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Beverly! We are glad you liked it and this one was definitely fun. Nick thinks the smell of coffee repels Bigfoot. Lol, take care and thanks for watching

[@dianenordstrom2770]

Great set up. I laughed so hard at that mega fire that would not die down. It was a great demonstration of just how great fat wood burns.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Diane! We are glad you liked it. The funny thing was, this wasnt even a high concentration of fatwood! Just a little resin. Thanks for watching

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I love the colors and crunch of fallen autumn leaves!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely the best time of year James!

[@SwiftRead]

David ~ I've been watching your vids for about 2 years ~ I don't sign into google that much but decided to sub with you ~ don't worry about filmography or how things look ~ just be yourself ~ a humble, insightful & knowledgeable woodsman, and also a patient/caring father. God bless you & yours ~ PR

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'll always be myself on the videos. Thanks for the sub and may God bless you too my friend

[@asmith7876]

That copper clad cookset is awesome! $10???? Crazy, I bet it cost $100 new. I’ve never seen one like it. I scrounge and scrap and save stuff too, have to hide it all from my wife or she gets pissed 😂. The big pan is great! I’m sure you could create adjustable vents you could open or close as needed. Fantastic set up!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! Somehow I can always seek out the cheapest deals! Thanks for watching

[@davidglazener7921]

That looks like the BPS Adventurer knife on your neck. Great video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Its a Casstrom Swedish Forest knife. I'm glad you liked the video David

[@InVinoVeritas.]

👍, Father & son camping is the best camping!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely!

[@kacythomas7436]

I really enjoy when Nick is with you on the video together because his(Nick) comments make me laugh.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it Kacy, its always more fun for me when Nick is around. Thanks for watching

[@TressaZimmerman]

I like the way you recycle stuff

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Tressa! It's a cheap way to go and I hate seeing anything go to waste. Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend!

[@TressaZimmerman]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 thanks, you too

[@JH_1095]

I think the smoke was a combination of wood choice and no vent holes in the container..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree. Im going to test hardwoods only then I may have to do some kinda ventholes.

[@JH_1095]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 the food looked delicious though! Don't forget the pancakes next time!! Lol

[@Gabblerwba1]

That was a feast for the eyes albeit Smokey, Chef Dave and Nick you are troopers for the cause! Thanks for sharing 😎

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, very smokey. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@vvogt4252]

Awesome Video! You never know what you will find on the side of the road. Nice Find.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Im always finding stuff on the roads or in the ditches. Thanks for watching

[@unfi6798]

You both make us laugh just listening to the interactions. We love it when Nick make some comment, like with the fire. Actually our girls did say "that's too much fatwood" but this is The Dave Cooking Show & anything can happen..!! That's what makes the show. We're familiar with the Condor machete, think it was designed by Joe Flowers, another legend. But that knife around your neck do look like a Helle or might be a custom.? We would also like to know, besides the camera what is Nick's carry when he's in the woods with you. Oh no....the kitchen's on fire..! Always find direction of the wind before making a fire, we learnt that from you matey. Yellow jackets.? is that the same as Crackerjacks.? May we suggest some holes on the side of the "trash pan" approximately couple of inches from its base, so more air can get suck in thus less smoke.? Glad to see Nick make some time for you & us, making this vid. Thank you Nick, you have fans in Australia. Happy Thanksgiving & stay safe cobber. Cheers from The Land Down Under.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Its always more fun with Nick along! Nope, that is not a Condor, its a Kabar Cutlass machete. Kabar is a long time American company. My neck knife is a Casstrom Forest knife, made in the same country as a Helle. I am trying to avoid holes in the pan so Im not dropping ashes everywhere. But, I do need airflow so Im thinking maybe a grate in the pan to hold the wood up a little and add air flow under it? We did have a very Happy Thanksgiving, we ate like hogs! Thanks for watching

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Try the grill with hard wood not pine and find out. Cheers Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, Im definitely going to try that next!

[@aarde7036]

Oh Dave your poor eyes!! Hero for still going on to bring us a really nice video. I felt the heartbeat raising at the time of that found, I would have been so happy too!! Do you think it might need a few airholes on the bottom? I feel that's what's missing in my 'firepan', wich is actually the steel-with-enamel babybath from my mother out of 1934 that's why I can't get myself to drill holes in there but I do think it needs that. Thanks you two for taking us along, always a pleasure!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh this stuff was a deal! I think I'm going to try some kinda grate to hold the wood off the bottom to help airflow. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@gardenbasha22.0]

That's a proper fire man, I can only imagine the smell of that coffee brewing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh man that's coffee was fantastic!

[@tennessee_]

Dave and Nick love your work boys. I wish my dad was still with us to create moments like y’all are doing. I think your smokey fire was because it wasn’t getting enough oxygen. I’m sure you will figure out the best way to solve that issue. I am digging the idea though. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks timothy! We are glad you liked it and these are the best times of our lives. Ill fix these smoke issues in time. Thanks for watching

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Good to see you back Nick, next time you do the cooking.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, Nick says we shall see!

[@marianfrances4959]

Always awesome, my Southern friends! 👍😎🇨🇦🔥 👌🙏☕

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Marian! We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@deborahdarling1799]

Hehehehe how fun! Watching you two I could imagine just sitting off to the side giggling but you know what? It would taste great hehehe. Poor eyes 😅 We would tailgate on the beaches of SoCal. Here’s a suggestion you may like… we put our potatoes, skin on, right on the side of the hottest part when we started the fire in the grill. (We used firewood in the grill 😂). The potatoes cooked right from the start, ready about when everything else came off (or we put meat on as the potatoes finished). The skin would be black but wonderful inside:) Bon appetite! ~~~Rambooo

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it. I think Ive seen potatoes done that way before. For me, I like em sliced and sizzled in oil in a pan! Thanks for watching Ramboo!

[@phillipredfern6461]

One of the things I enjoy about your videos is the length! I have time to relax and take it all in! You and Nick are great! Thank you guys! (Enclosed container definitely produces a lot of smoke)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Phillip and We are glad you liked it. Im thinking about putting a grate in the bottom for airflow? Thanks for watching

[@imkrane]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Yeah I would try a grate at the bottom before putting any holes in it, I think that would solve the excess smoking...

[@GODANMEDIA]

Happy. Belated thanksgiving brother. Thanks for another wonderful video chock full of woodsy fun.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and a Happy Belated Thanksgiving to you!

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks Dave & Nick for this awesome video. 😁👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@rachealstinnett5829]

Mt man here 👍👍 as All ways

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello and We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@kevola5739]

Converting the bike cart into a table was a great way to extend your resources. Perhaps it could also be converted to a fold out cot after dinner is done. Placing a pan of water on the cook surface to act as a level would give you an indication of how even the top is before the fire is started. An uneven frying pan is a cause of great distress when you have multiple things to keep an eye on.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We think alike! Ive been wanting a trailer/table/bed. This one doesn't have the right legs but I'd love to build one from scratch. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@thekitowl]

Very impressive Dave, whatever next ? .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Next Im going to add a sink with a stainless steel bowl!

[@wirnet2084]

Hey Dave, cut you a couple of pieces of welding blanket to throw over the log supports where they caught fire. Just an idea. Awesome design and video!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good thinking! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@WORRO]

Good video my Friends. Love the setup Brother Dave, thanks for taking us along . Thumbs up ~John Beard looking good Nick!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Brother John and we are glad you liked it!

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Nice set up Dave. Coffee, eggs and bacon in the woods is the best. I'm sure you can tweak the handle on the cooking pot so it won't fall down.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Nathan, Im glad you liked it. Oh theres a lot of tweaks coming on this set up! Thanks for watching

[@RoutedOutdoors]

I'm a little late to the party, but what a fun video! The two of you make quite an entertaining duo. Your setup is so cool. I'm going to be on the lookout for something similar, it would totally help ease my back pain. Have a great weekend. -Hollie

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

There's numerous items that can be used to build a set up just like this. It's definitely a back saver! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Hollie!

[@cloudsrain8753]

Dave another winner! Wish I could join you all.......best wishes to you both. Always wait for your weekly videos.........brings much joy and peace.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it and you're always welcome around our campfire!

[@cloudsrain8753]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 💌

[@mikeault5335]

nice set up

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it Mike