Top 10 Overland Gear that Makes Camping Easier + Bonus

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks for stopping by and checking this out. Obviously this stuff isn’t necessities but if you want to make your camping easier, the links are in the description.

[@toastytalks6348]

100% agree on slow mornings don’t understand why ppl rush out so much enjoy the morning with coffee and breakfast best part of the day to me

[@ARLGD]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I completely agree with you that these gear options are not necessities, but they can definitely make camping easier and more enjoyable. By the way, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile powerhouse that provides ample power for your devices and appliances during camping trips. It's worth checking out!

[@adventuresonwheels5272]

Find here a new follower, really liked your video. All of this devices are great! I took note to the list / links you shared - very helpful!

[@JerodBeeson]

Agreed with the comments that an ice chest can keep chicken safe 100% fine as long as buried in ice. All that matters is keeping it at food safety temps like is taught in food safety classes to work in a restaurant. It's not rocket science. Keep it below 40 degrees and it's good as long as the expiration date on the chicken packege. Your fridge at home doesn't do any magic aside from keeping it below 40 degrees, which an ice chest can easily do. Otherwise great video!

[@OXFOOT]

Yea I just don't play around with chicken but I'm also weird about food and drink; for example I'd rather boil and drink water from nature/rainwater or drink filtered water than drink city water (microplastics being bad for testosterone etc). You are correct though for sure as long as the temp stays below that you're good. The difference between 32 degree chicken being frozen and 40 degree chicken going bad is so small. I went camping last night wit a cooler for steaks but I don't care as much about non-fowl animals.

[@Menuki]

I’ll camp with raw beef, fish, and even pork….but if chicken goes camping it’s fully cooked first for me. I also have a restaurant background, I just do fully cooked mis-en-place. Season and grill it up then pack that. Beyond the handling precautions, heat sources for cooking aren’t always reliable. I really don’t see any benefit to going out with raw chicken

[@robertstanley980]

Ice it down in a quality rotomolded cooler & it will last.

[@OXFOOT]

@@robertstanley980 I had a yeti for a while and these do keep it better chilled but I get the point.

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

@@OXFOOTwhat a privileged perspective

[@josephorr5175]

Thanks for the comprehensive list. You have expensive taste, but you covered a lot of bases and made a "pick and choose" approach possible.

[@snobud86]

Just throwing out some food for thought for those looking at buying gear! Those giant lights are extremely intrusive and rude for neighboring campers! They really should be shielded to stop light trespassing on people around you. Those of us camping in roof top tents are bombarded by these ridiculous lights and yes even from a few miles away it’s intrusive!

[@mrkinetic]

100%! And headlamps exist.

[@stevenpeterson8444]

not significantly brighter than my old Coleman propane lantern, and I have both. can’t switch the Coleman to amber or red either.

[@locogaming1288]

Oh please.

[@bookerbosq]

@@locogaming1288man’s got a point

[@rooknight1]

I have always loved camping and getting away from the fire at times to marvel at the stars. These newer brighter area lights make that difficult at times. Even at the fire you need to shield your eyes from some neighbors. Personally, I really want one for when I'm getting to a site and having to set up in the dark or if some other need arises. Other than that I personally like a low light, dark skies camp if I get my choice. If not and folks have one of these bright lights, loud music or barking dogs, I'll figure out a way to adapt and enjoy myself. Especially in a campground. I am finding more and more remote dispersed camping because of this though.

[@Guitarsdetectors]

I can’t recommend the set power fridge enough! I was camping and overlanding in Borrego Springs in April. Temps during the day were in the low 90’s. The fridge kept everything ice cold. It’s economical, dependable and love the dual climate zones. I just picked up the water pump for my Scepters, using your code, saved me $4, so thanks for that.

[@boundless-trails]

Excellent list! I do like to leave a little bit of friction between easy camping and glamping, as I noticed the more I’m chasing “comfort” outdoors, the less it feels like outdoors (if you know what I mean) You can do a lot outdoors with very little on your hands, as long as you have shelter, food/water and emergency supplies.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah I try to find some middle ground. Honestly I’m very lazy at camp and really prefer to just eat a mountain house and drink a beer. But I try to bring out the stuff Incase I get a wild hare to cook. Same with pretty much everything I have. I do this for a living and I’m not telling anyone to buy all of that stuff, mostly just saying “here’s some stuff I liked, decide if you like any of it”.

[@OXFOOT]

Doing a video on this now. It’s about upgraded gear if you want comfort but also showing what you can do if you’re a minimalist.

[@pamelaklemp5615]

first video I've seen of yours. Liked it a lot. Saved it to my private Playlist for future reference. Husband and I do many kinds of camping but Moto-camping and Conversion Van camping are our most favorite.

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks! Funny enough the blue ridge parkway on my motorcycle was how I got into overlanding. My biggest inspiration into camping and vehicles was the show long way round when I was younger.

[@pamelaklemp5615]

@@OXFOOT I've completed many trips on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Grew up in WV and later spent much time in the surrounding states. Rode motorcycle, camped, fished, hiked, etc. Beautiful. Now Georgia and Florida in my retirement years. Still own 2 Vintage VESPA SCOOTERS 😉 (they mostly see garage time) though. I guess we never ever give up our love of the outdoors and I'm still kayaking in Georgia... the gators in Florida keep me from kayaking there.

[@CraigG21]

Really like our Lone Rock pump, EcoFlow battery banks, as well PT35 and RV60 SetPower fridges.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah pretty much everything on this list I thought I’d never use and love it. Those lone rock pump was a surprise on how much I like it.

[@CraigG21]

@@OXFOOT agreed! We bought adapters for both the Scepter and Rotopax containers also. Great choices for your vid 👍👊

[@OXFOOT]

@@CraigG21 Yeah I hadn't used scepters before but I think this is my new way to transport water. I need to get the bigger one as well.

[@serioussoldier7977]

Solid video, those lone rock water dispensers look like a god send. Only thing I think I “disagree” with is the espresso, an aero press go is my go to. The aero press is light weight, compact, and most importantly makes damn good coffee.

[@OXFOOT]

I’ve got an aeropress as well. I use it on occasion but I wouldn’t say it necessarily makes camping “easier” as the video theme. I do like it though.

[@OXFOOT]

I guess it does make it easier technically but I just mean in terms of pressing a button and having it make something it’s not nearly that. French press/aeropress is a nice way to make coffee though.

[@barbshubert9667]

Love my aero press and I take along a manual grinder. Great coffee.

[@contrariangrin]

That espresso pod cylinder looks awesome, compact

[@OXFOOT]

It’s great, and I occasionally end up using it at home

[@richards144]

I sleep in my Jeep. Super super comfortable with the deep sleep mattress. And a heck of a lot cheaper 😊

[@JollyGiant19]

We get it, you’re broke 🙄

[@dlowder]

Great video. I can attest to the good mattress. I was victim to buying cheap ones to save a dollar to only end up spending more to get a better one due to how it impacted my sleep. Unfortunately the sleeping situation impacts my entire get away so its on the top of my list.

[@angeladawn805]

Awesome and informative. Liked and saved to the Playlist for future rewatching. Many thanks for your work ❤

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@MTB4RNR]

One reason I haven't bought a car fridge yet is because of how expensive they were. Your comment about them being as much as a Yeti cooler made me realize that i'm an idjit.

[@OXFOOT]

I mean the good thing about a yeti is that you get to flex on people with it but I think a fridge is a better deal by far. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the rotomolded coolers.

[@MTB4RNR]

@@OXFOOT I do like my Yeti. Spent a pretty penny on the Tundra 65, but sometimes it’s a bit too big for me to lug around on a 1-2 day trip. I smaller fridge would be beneficial, just have to think on how i’d power it. Definitely like the prices of those Setpowers.

[@OXFOOT]

@@MTB4RNR yeah the set power is great if you have the power to run them already. I camp 99% of the time with fridges but occasionally I’m in the mood for a simple camp.

[@sandiglover5433]

“Avoid the caffeine dependent migraine” 😂 I felt that!!😮‍💨🤣

[@OXFOOT]

Two times in my life I’ve tried to detox caffeine to get a better baseline of caffeine consumption and both times gave in on the first day.

[@GerardoTostado]

For storage I highly recommend tool boxes. Usually $40-$100 and they are heavy duty, dry, lockable, and stackable. All the same advantages but a fraction of the price. For drawers, I just order 500lbs capacity drawer slides that I’ll be bolting in. $159 for those.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah I’m considering building my own drawers myself honestly. And thanks for the tip on the tool boxes.

[@alexgarcia3900]

You can get Milwaukee drawers or in all honesty just storage bins or the big Milwaukee tool box. Drawers are fixed and completely ruin flexibility unless you have a dedicated camping vehicle. I do and I still think they're a pain. I camp in all kinds of places and they're all different. Campgrounds are one thing and just out in the woods is a completely different setup. Sometimes I bring my big gas grill, and sometimes I bring my electric chainsaw to get wood and my cast iron grill grate or cast iron pans. And sometimes I just bring my Coleman stove.

[@Antiyoutubeyoutubeaccount]

Gonna have to grab some of those extendable lights. Super cool.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah they are probably my most used gear in my kit. I’ll bring them next time we camp or wheel close to dark or something.

[@johnsarangel]

the Bluetti, Ecoflow and Anker are called power stations, not “power bank” power banks are smaller and usually used for cellphones. i’ve also noticed that power stations are sometimes called “solar generators” which again is wrong.

[@Florida_Adventure]

Very good list indeed. Your delivery of info is on point as well. Nice job!

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@scuzzyfpv]

I got my pump adapter from firecrateusa for $16 and the same pump on Amazon for $9 and then added a Sawyer Mini filter inline for $20. Much more cost effective than that lone rock

[@richards144]

Exactly what I did minus the inline filter. Love that setup

[@TentandLantern]

All solid reccos. Thank you!

[@lc500yyc]

Great stuff, I'm also looking to camp comfortably. I'm surprised you didn't mention anything about a shower

[@OXFOOT]

I have a shower and I keep getting people sending me requests to test their stuff but for me it’s not been an issue yet. The geyser is what I have and it works just fine.

[@OXFOOT]

Camplux has one they want to send me but I can’t tell you if it’s any good or not.

[@JH-ev3qy]

Imo RTT is the best way to camp in an overland style of traveling. Most overlanders spend a good bit of coin either on their vehicle choice or the modification to an affordable vehicle. Either way you’re spending money why stop at a hammock or ground tent. The only reason I’d go that route if I was a dedicated backpack camper

[@joeydf]

Propane fire pit > portable fire pit. So much more effortless and fire ban approved. Neither beats the warmth of the coals that a real campfire on the ground puts out though. I feel like I have to get just as close (inches away) to my Solo stove as I do to my propane fire pit to feel any warmth. I could be 2-3 feet from a real campfire and still have my knees melted off.

[@OXFOOT]

You’re not wrong. I should have done that as well. I need you to write my videos lol.

[@OXFOOT]

I wanted to try out that new howl camp fire but I think it’s a bit outside of the budget.

[@ethanesmith]

All good stuff. Thanks for the video. Subscribed!

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks! Always appreciate another subscription!

[@markhines]

Do you have instructions for fitting all that in a Prius?

[@robertwhite1181]

I do! Buy a big truck and a trailer. Remove all seats and the engine from the Prius. Put your stuff in the Prius and then the Prius on the trailer. Pull the Prius trailer with the big truck. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Other than that, I'm not sure it's possible. Being well over 6 feet tall, I can't fit in a Prius comfortably.

[@markhines]

@ That’s very helpful. Thank you so much. I bought a Grand Highlander instead.

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

Smokeless firepit hack... I have a flat pack and drilled a couple of holes at the bottom of the unit. Done.

[@OXFOOT]

Awesome, thanks for sharing I’ll look into that

[@adventuresonwheels5272]

I just found Aegis Hardshell Adventure Top recently and pretty amazing what they do about roof top options!

[@OXFOOT]

Woah! I’ve never seen them before. I love how much light comes in on that! Very cool

[@jesse4781]

Ive debated getting a RTT but for my needs and how im building the setup ill be using a in-bed tent for my truck. I wanted to be a bit different from everyone else and not use a RTT and ive a great time with it. I personally like it better because some of the locations I camp tend to have higher winds and being in the bed of the truck feels more secure and the wind doesnt affect me or worry me as much

[@barbshubert9667]

I have the 15 SetPower. I am very happy with it. Thanks for the links. I'll be checking into the mattress and water pump. Great presentation. No on the rooftop tent. Way to heavy for a female solo camper. Plus I don't want to take everything down if I need my vehicle. I have Teardrop and Gazelle T4. Happy with both.

[@OutdoorsybyNature]

I've gotten food poisoning from chicken three times. The last time almost landed me in the ER so I just don't eat it anymore. Still, my ICECO fridge was a pandemic luxury upgrade. 😊 Now, thanks to you I'm going to be eyeing the Devos light and motion sensor for off-grid camping. Nice video!

[@OXFOOT]

When raisin canes first opened in CO I guess they were not training their employees right and I got food poisoning twice in two weeks there. I love chicken but I’m so careful with it. I’ve done a lot of research on the iceco stuff and I’m going to try out some of their stuff. Same company as setpower that I run now so it’s an easy decision. I’m trying out the APL 55 this month.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah the motion sensor is nice when camping alone and the noises of squirrels and stuff can keep you awake. If the sensor doesn’t go off, I ignore the sound.

[@OutdoorsybyNature]

@@OXFOOT Nice! I have the VL45. I probably should've gone with something smaller given my current camping situation but I was thinking ahead at the time. I'm in CO, too! I remember when Raising Canes and In & Out arrived. Never been to either. I cut chicken out of my diet altogether a few years ago. The last round was that bad. It's inconvenient but I will never feel like my intestines are rupturing ever again. 😂

[@Ken-xe9hq]

Jason, Thanks for the heads up on the lone rock, have no idea I missed that. Subbed and liked. Ordered with your discount, Thanks

[@OXFOOT]

That’s awesome! I love those things. I think I’m going to stick to the scepter now unless I find a way to mount the rotopax on my new topper.

[@olensmith3739]

Excellent!!! Good stuff sir!! Subscribing now!

[@oneloveforadventure]

Great video. That looks like Buena Vista!

[@OXFOOT]

I actually don’t remember where I shot this but I think it was at Buffalo creek area?

[@JoshuaFortuna]

i love that pump for the rotopax, but damn that overland tax! i have that exact pump for my daughters play kitchen 🤣 just need the adapter

[@OXFOOT]

Fire sure. Maybe you could hit them up and see if they’d sell you the adapter, not sure but might be worth a shot?

[@jamesstein5952]

Tks for the research on these products. Ordered the water devise ...

[@nathanpeng5036]

Great vid, what size roam case was shown in the video?

[@OXFOOT]

The one from the video is my 125, I also have a 150. If you want more info, I wrote an article on Trail Tundra about them. trailtundra.com/2023/06/22/roam-rugged-cases-125l-150l-review/

[@richards144]

Pecron is a good battery brand and it’s less expensive than the big name brands. I’ve got their 600w battery. It’s worked great. Though I will be going up in size. Personally, I’m disappointed in the Setpower 35 as I found it to be very inefficient, even with the thermal cover. I feel I’ll have no choice but to go with a higher priced brand

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Depending on your definition of Overland, you could consider a good radio from Midland.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah I would put that more under an essential for overlanding in my opinion. I’m editing my Christmas gear video now and I have my GTX1000s from Midland on that list.

[@usa2342]

That espresso pods, are they standard size or different? Thanks

[@OXFOOT]

It’s the original ones, the smaller ones. You can get them pretty much anywhere.

[@neby_nebs]

getting a tool packout box from lowes/homedepot is easily much cheaper as a roam box alternative!

[@cdawn41]

I need to know what you do full time

[@OXFOOT]

Mostly this now but I had a nice history in Supplychain for oil and gas. Because I have expensive things?

[@cdawn41]

@@OXFOOT makes sense. yes lol saying you have a few $1000+ generators/power banks made me wonder

[@Humandriver5280]

As a fellow Denverite, I have to ask. If I were to buy a rtt, would theft become an issue? If so, what steps should be taken to secure it?

[@OXFOOT]

It’s depends on whether you go downtown. I lived downtown once with a GFC and never had any issues, but that had a really weird mounting system. As far as locking I wish I knew a good answer for that. They have locking bolts out there like on my Kuat Ibex rack but you’d have to find the right length bolt, which shouldn’t really be too hard.

[@Humandriver5280]

Thanks.

[@dougbach7105]

I like your video. Just a little too rich for my taste lol lol Maybe one day I can afford a $6000.00 RTT lol. You did a great job on this vide and your easy to listen to. I will be implementing a few of your ideas to my 4runner Thank you for doing a great job communicating your ideas to us.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah I legit am doing a review on a 1200 RTT here soon. Ground tents work just fine. For the most part this video was more like elevated stuff, but a water bottle, tent and sleeping bag with some turkey sandwiches works fine.

[@FieldsOfGold149]

I have an idea for someone with a pickup and a rack like carpenters etc use just a steel rack bolted in. On top of the rack , I have one and after watching your video realized you could put a plywood panel across it. And it would be a perfect platform for a tent. My rack stands about 3 1/2 feet above the top of bed frame. I think it it might work great. Thanks for making me realize how this, I had never seen the roof top tents until this week. My idea will work great on a low budget.

[@project_poor_runner]

Excellent list Brother. I absolutely love my MoRRflate quad for airing up and airing down. I’m looking into a few different roof top tent options currently as well. Mainly Inspired Overland’s and the Top Oak Galaxy 1.0.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah I had another quadflate set up for a while but it was huge compared to this. So much more compact.

[@OXFOOT]

I do like inspired overland tents. I need to go visit their shop at some point. They aren’t far from me.

[@xRAMBOxKIWIx]

RTT are fairly over hyped, lots of drawbacks that tend to go unmentioned. Id grab a nice ground tent if i were you, and save some money on the tent, and gas.

[@OXFOOT]

@@xRAMBOxKIWIx im switching to a topper cover and bed at some point but yeah I like ground tents perfectly fine.

[@UGPVlogsLA]

I’ve just thrown everything out and starting off with the absolute essential shit, like a refrigerator that makes ice. Sleeping bag, Solar Panels but fed up of that eco flow taking up so much space. 🤦‍♀️

[@AWheeler45]

Great vid mate! You mentioned a topper eventually, do you think you will get a specific brand or are you going to give the ibex panels a go?

[@OXFOOT]

The ibex panels aren’t mine to keep. They are from Spirit of 1976 and he’s just loaning me them to keep the content going. If I was keeping them I would do the ibex topper panel thing they are doing in the spring. Have you seen that?

[@BabygirlAndTheBeast]

Please make a video on how you modified the Scepter and other water container to solidly hold the usb pumps! I thought you said there was a video but I can't find one anywhere.

[@OXFOOT]

I'm not sure I remember, sorry I made this video a while ago so I can't remember what part might have said I had a video on it. As far as modification there wasn't anything outside of the lone rock system. They provide all of that in their package. There should be a link in the video description that will show you the whole set up they have.

[@BabygirlAndTheBeast]

@@OXFOOT Do you know how you have the pump adhered to the Scepter?

[@OXFOOT]

@@BabygirlAndTheBeast yeah it’s just twisted on; they provide all that in the kit: Lone Rock Water Dispensers (code "Oxfoot" 5% off): lonerockconcepts.com/?ref=tbgdwqiw

[@BabygirlAndTheBeast]

@@OXFOOT Thank you. $65 for ONLY the piece *between* the jug and the pump is INSANE!

[@OXFOOT]

@@BabygirlAndTheBeast the only other option I know of was more expensive than that unfortunately

[@koalafan1576]

@11:30 do they make one for coffee or just espresso?

[@OXFOOT]

I wish they had one for coffee. It’s just not enough water to make a coffee. I’m sure there are portable coffee makers out there, I just don’t know about them yet.

[@alexgarcia3900]

Lol, while I have all the good stuff now. I've been car camping far before it started getting called overlanding for marketing purposes and you can definitely have chicken in a cooler lol, it keeps everything at right over freezing temperatures as opposed to a fridge that is usually at 37 to 40. I always brought two coolers, one for meat/stuff that needs cocking and a big one for drinks and lots of ice. Been camping since I was a kid and these new generations of campers think they need a million things and it's hilarious. I didn't it for over a decade before any of your products even existed and it was just as fun. Oh and btw I've been car camping/overland, since I got my license 18 years ago.

[@OXFOOT]

I’m 35 and I’ve been camping since I was 3-4. I was born right near the Appalachian trail. Used to bring a sleeping bag, summer sausage for food and a Nalgene for water and that was all I needed for days. That’s all you NEED. That’s why it’s a video on “making camping easier” not essentials.

[@OXFOOT]

So while I have good stuff now I have about 30 years of camping from broke college student with a hammock to pop up camping to sleeping in the back of my Subaru for a while to this. Bring what you want to bring. The type of camping I do may not be for you.

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@OXFOOT you've been camping since you where 3 or 4 on your own? Very impressive dude, props to you for being able to do that. At 3 or 4 years old I was playing with toys.

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@OXFOOT also, while you comments are super cool and all, I was only talking about how you sounded like a Nancy for a camper with the whole chicken and food poisoning. And again your comment is cool but you went sideways about how you've been camping since before your parents where born and how you grew up in the ice age and and how you turned down hosting survivor and how Arnold Schwarzenegger played you in predator and all this and that

[@OXFOOT]

Nah, not been camping since before my parents were born...I just making sure that you knew that your original condescending comment didn't make any sense as I was not of this "new generation" of camper. You can just say "I was wrong" instead of "you have been camping since before your parents were born" , "before the ice age". (By the way we all grew up in the ice age, were in it right now.)

[@nickb9402]

Am I missing the links for the products you used? Super interested in that rotopax water dispenser! Great video

[@justjoanish]

In the video description under the thumbnail, click on the word 'more' and scroll down. You will see the items with links to where you can find them.

[@OneLogiK]

Question❗️ how long does a 2000 power station like that keep your fridge running?

[@TeensierPython]

Best mattress I’ve ever used is a memory foam pad. Too bad they weigh so much and are so bulky.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah the only bad thing with memory foam is it turns to a rock when it gets super cold.

[@TeensierPython]

@@OXFOOT also a good point.

[@MattSieber]

Great vid 👌

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks, appreciate it

[@jacobpatterson5250]

Great content!

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks, hoping to do a few more like this soon.

[@jacobpatterson5250]

@@OXFOOT looking forward to it!

[@u.s.militia7682]

I absolutely love the motion lights. Early warning systems are a must have in the world we live in today. 🇺🇸

[@mrkinetic]

They are horrible for your neighbors. Don't go camping if you're scared.

[@skipdippity]

I really liked the Lone Rock dispenser. Stopped video and was gonna order one. (‘not that expensive’) That thing is 90 bucks..!!! They burn overlanders..! Should cost about 30. And probably would if it was for the house. Wow

[@OXFOOT]

Compared to the dometic one. But it looks like that one has come down now after a few years.

[@PittiesAndMore]

I just purchased the Lone Rock water dispenser. That's what I was looking for and I received the 25% Black Friday sale.

[@OXFOOT]

That’s great! Hopefully you love it as much as I do.

[@angeladawn805]

How do the Roams compare to Yeti?

[@OXFOOT]

I haven’t tested the yeti storage stuff but I had a yeti cooler once and it was well built. My guess is very similar. I want to do a comparison of all the big case brands but currently would cost way too much to do for my small channel.

[@justjoanish]

How heavy would you estimate that camp kitchen is?

[@OXFOOT]

It’s 44 lbs exactly. I looked on their site, I would have guessed 30 but I trust their numbers.

[@justjoanish]

Thank you. They didn't list that on the Amazon link. I appreciate you finding that.

[@eljefeslash]

Great stuff, as always! I have a long way to go to be prepared for regular camping. I'm curious what your experience is sleeping in the RTT in the Tundra (above the truck bed, etc.) vs. the 4Runner. Any pros or cons either way, or pretty much the same. Thanks for the tips!

[@OXFOOT]

I do like being a little lower in the truck bed than fully on top of the vehicle but it’s likely I’ll be doing a full height rack at some point soon anyways so it’ll be about the same I think.

[@JerodBeeson]

You don't have a long way to go for regular camping. This is luxury camping, which is great. But you can have a great time with a tent on the ground, a mattress/cot/etc, a decent ice cooler, a camp chair, and a headlamp. This is fancy camping. Build your gear up to that over time (If you want to). But you don't need it to be decently comfortable or have fun.

[@OXFOOT]

@@JerodBeeson agreed, when I was fresh out of college and broke I would hit the Appalachian trail with an eno hammock, a sleeping bag, one of those vegan sausage things from the grocery store (vegan so it would keep better without a cooler) and some water and that was basically it. Not as enjoyable to sleep, but certainly doable.

[@Lukelollarofficial]

Awesome video!

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks! I have a few like these planned coming up soon.

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

really like my Devos light due tonits compact size, but the battery life is laughable🫤.

[@OXFOOT]

I’ve had decent results with just using two of the lights being on out of 4. It’s not crazy cheap but adding the battery pack thing they have now has changed how I run it now though.

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Great video! Love it

[@litrick5471]

What are those boots in the thumbnail?

[@OXFOOT]

Lol they are some crocs I own. Thought it would be a funny Easter egg. My Gf gets a lot of crocs stuff because she works there. These boots are goofy and not really that useful. Warm as hell though.

[@PakmanR3]

Cool footage

[@OXFOOT]

Thanks. I went a little crazy with the color grading in this one but I wanted to try out some stuff in an otherwise very straight forward video.

[@UGPVlogsLA]

Hi there Jason!! New subscriber here…can you please do a video for mounting solar panels on a car to run the refrigerator. I do have a Delta EcoFlow Pro from two years ago that I can also use, but I do want to add a lithium battery eventually as I plan on selling the EcoFlow..maybe? Yes, I’m confused, very very confused!! 😂

[@viertelasiat]

For basic campong those water solutions seem silly to me... just buy a couple of the 2.5 gallon water containers from the supermarket with the plastic spigot built in... cheap, good, easy water

[@OXFOOT]

I’ve had those bust on the trail when offroading. I think they are great for normal every day car camping but anything that gets a little tippy they can break open. I don’t disagree totally though because most people don’t do the tough stuff.

[@meatdog]

They do not last and they are too small.

[@jasonmanuel3989]

Good video, but i did think it was funny that you made the statement that if you don't have a 12v fridge that you don't know how to maintain food at the corect temperature.

[@OXFOOT]

Lol, It’s really more so chicken for me. I did fine for years with coolers but I never did chicken.

[@jasonmanuel3989]

@OXFOOT I've worked in restaurants all my life, and I tempt everything at home or in the trail. Food poisoning on a trail would be horrid.

[@DirtTheory]

I still have to get good storage.

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah I’m going to test out some more stuff in the future. Got some soft storage on the way to test out.

[@kxiong93]

The water pump company should make one for 5 gallon jugs.

[@MrBeatenpath]

that a scamp ?

[@OXFOOT]

Yeah my GF owns a scamp. Might put it to work this spring on a few videos.

[@MrBeatenpath]

i have one and love it to death...hope to see yours in a vid at some point @@OXFOOT

[@OXFOOT]

@@MrBeatenpath I used to do a lot more heavy offroad stuff and didn't think the scamp would work, but now I'm doing more light offroad/overland stuff I think it might work great.

[@hohepapehi9971]

Why change ur rrt. Do you not like the odyssey.

[@OXFOOT]

I like it but I’m going to be switching tents every few months trying out tents for videos. It’s also not mine to keep, borrowed it for a few months.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Been camping since 1970' 85% of those items don't need (I'm in the western desert states CA, AZ, NV,)

[@OXFOOT]

Yes, thats why it's a list of things that make camping easier, not essentials. I say this in the video as well as the pinned comment.

[@FieldsOfGold149]

Oh! Your not a Jackery man?

[@OXFOOT]

Never tried one. Not opposed to it. Going to see them at expo this weekend though

[@FieldsOfGold149]

@@OXFOOT nice hope you do some video I just bought two a 300 and 1000 both Explorer, for camping road trips and power outage, they have amazing warranties if you buy direct an extra two year on top of three I believe. Excellent customer service above snd beyond. Just my experience so far not affiliated in any way but it will be interesting if you do a video. Thanks! Just found your channel Where is the expo I’m in Kentucky!

[@ARLGD]

Wow, that's a great video on camping! Outdoor adventures like camping are a fantastic way to bond with family and friends and enjoy nature. By the way, if you need reliable outdoor gear and home backup power products for your camping trips, I highly recommend the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It's a versatile powerhouse with massive capacity, powerful output, and waterproof technology. Perfect for keeping your devices and appliances running seamlessly during your camping adventures. Stay connected and powered up, even in the great outdoors! 🏕🌲

[@cathycoff5845]

Pop up tents are not a safe place to be in bear country or safe against 2 legged threats. If in a non bear area and with friends then maybe.

[@OXFOOT]

What do you mean by pop up tents? Ground tents or RTTs? Are you saying hard sided campers are the only way?

[@cathycoff5845]

As a woman bush crafter I can tell you that soft sided tents or pop ups may not give protection from large prey animals or 2 legged threats. I am not saying tents are wrong...just not safe in some situations. relax @@OXFOOT

[@bigb7568]

Stay home then​@@cathycoff5845

[@mnhc1406]

is it just me or he sounds so similar to jerryrigeverything?

[@OXFOOT]

Nah that dude has a way cooler voice than me.

[@stefins]

Sure for $8000 you can go camping!

[@OXFOOT]

This isn’t a list of essentials, said that from the jump my dude.

[@OXFOOT]

“Makes camping easier”, “not a list of essentials”

[@tiwitv8473]

save a click and say the price.

[@OXFOOT]

Of what? Each item and every variation? For example when h was talking about storage I mentioned about 5 different brands and they have many different boxes. I could possibly add a price beside the link in the description?

[@tiwitv8473]

@OXFOOT it was annoying looking for the product myself. Leaving the video just for a price. For example, the first item, the mattress was about $450. Just say that.

[@jrodrigu07]

​@@tiwitv8473that wouldn't help since prices change constantly and depending on what models you want to get.... Per your budget

[@jamesstufflebean3194]

Can I have some of ur old doubles u have homeless

[@TheFatalGenesis]

Prissy

[@OXFOOT]

Bro you have the KZbin name of a 13 year old emo kid lmao XxTheFatalGenesisxX

[@jeffhoffman3429]

Obviously a paid advertising promotion, come on man.

[@OXFOOT]

Huh? Who paid me? I talked about a bunch of products in this video and gave equal time to all of them, who paid for the video bro?

[@SaveHawaiiReefs]

Nice suggestions. But is anyone else annoyed by watching someone’s hands pointing at everything. Bad new trend in content I think. Just do a closeup with the camera

[@OXFOOT]

I’m going to keep doing it and more people are doing it so if you can’t stand it, that’s cool, you don’t have to stick around.

[@xRAMBOxKIWIx]

typical overlander kiddo, goes to the woods just to play with toys

[@OXFOOT]

Okay xxoRAMBOxxo 🤓

[@OXFOOT]

News alert! Guy who makes a living reviewing outdoor gear reviews gear outdoors!

[@franny5295]

@@OXFOOT I mean, if you can make a living going out in the woods to play with toys 👀... sounds like a good gig to me!