What's in my Bushcraft Bag?

[@pisom4314]

thanks for sharing.. I love those Fjallraven pants, they fit great & have held up very well to everything I have put them thru..

[@biffybilliamson]

Dude, that bucksaw is gorgeous!

[@careenaalexis]

Ughh right?!?!

[@DawidNaudeIrishSettler]

The more experienced a person, the less things they carry. Which is exactly what you doing. That bucksaw looks stunning however with some "CHARACTER" after being used it'll reflect the inner you. Something that I ALWAYS carry with me on hiking etc is a BIC lighter and my Rebar Leatherman...🤠

[@douggray1263]

Enjoyed the video. Good point that you don't always need the most expensive equipment.

[@shanesworkshop922]

The bucksaw is absolutely gorgeous and so is the knife. Best part of the video for me was what you said about knowledge being the best thing you can have. The most expensive gear means nothing if you don’t have the know how to put them to use. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you!! :)

[@Naemamnam]

These days, it's because Corona struck the world ... 🥺 Watching this video makes me feel like I'm on a trip. So good 🔥🔥

[@user-uv6ri]

You are great example of encouragement for women. God bless you and protect you and your family.

[@tomporter7185]

Simple and functional. Thanks for the video. It was a nice break from the $5,000.00 bug out bag stuff. lol

[@thebrownthomascrown917]

So happy for you two in your new situation. Closer to nature isn’t bad!

[@mikeraccooneyes4509]

My favourite outdoor knife is a beautiful lock blade knife that was made in Pakistan. My daughter bought it for me Ace Hardware about 12 years ago. I take my sharpening stone and the steel blade becomes so sharp you can shave with it when I am done. My sheath believe it or not was meant to put hand shears for pruning in. The lock blade fits beautifully in there! And you are right Alexis old gear is sometimes the very best gear! Ttyl, Alexis.

[@nightfury1318]

I just picked up a old plumb boy's axe. Very similar in size to your's. Got it for the same purpose. Carry on.

[@karl-heinzsiemens8891]

You are right - it is not the gear - it's the person who solves the situation

[@jefftheis742]

Something you might consider carrying with you is some vet wrap and guaz for griz,I hunt with my dog and had a bad experience once,she cut her foot really bad nicked a vein,the vet wrap was a life saver as it kept pressure on the wound ,I had a two hour drive to the vet,keep the videos coming ,love me some griz

[@careenaalexis]

I carry a bit of both of those things in my first aid kit.

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

Thanks so much for sharing A., Very Interesting...love those pants they look really tuff !!

[@Brendan3627]

Hey, I like your back pack. Your video inspired me order one for myself.

[@careenaalexis]

Glad to hear it!

[@tomcatt998]

When U say bye at the ending and give us that beautiful smile it melts my heart ❤

[@alexs3447]

get a life dude

[@randyowens2717]

Love the dog! He is a star!

[@o0rogue0omurf55]

I love seeing what works for you vs. what I use. I have some adaptations to make to my gear that I want to try out - that you've inspired - thanks! Great video as always - can't wait to see you and Ryan in the canoe! Oh - and I love my Merrell hiking boots, they're going on at least 7 years of wear N' tear.

[@careenaalexis]

Awesome!!

[@jorgenandersson4276]

Im from Sweden so i really like your swedish axe and fjällräven pants. Both are known for good quality, so i hope they will serve you good and for a long time. I like your videos a lot. You make them in a relaxed and natural way. Keep up the good work.😊👍

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you so much!

[@randyrc58]

Love your relaxed attitude. Good stuff.

[@gasken2182]

Haix boots are outstanding. I wear them day in and day out working in woods. They're the only boots i've had that i can stand in a stream after two years of daily use, and the boots still are completely waterproof! Seriously impressive. I've had 5 pairs now.

[@elijahmoss7913]

You should look into a Klean Kanteen Single Walled water bottle. They are only about $30 and they are awesome for camping/outdoors/survival.

[@Constable00]

I have same ax and hatchet. Awesome quality and price point

[@donfilkins298]

Great info! I worked in the woods in my younger days . I agree with you using a long handled ax . If you have to cut down a larger tree you will be glad you have it

[@careenaalexis]

Exactly. I can't imagine why people get bent out of shape for such a silly thing. If I had a small hatchet people would tell me I need a bigger one, you can't please everyone.

[@mariumrajah]

Girl respect to you from UK.. Lovely kit ..

[@marcusolsson287]

That is a really cool looking backpack!

[@Saarz23]

Thanks for this! I like watching load out videos!

[@michaelcolburn1490]

Alexis, You stopped me cold when you pulled out the back saw. I have come close to getting a metal bow saw, but always there are some horrible reviews. When I saw the Bear Essentials Buck Saw, I knew I had to have it. It is absolutely beautiful! I have to wait 2 weeks to get it, but Christmas in March works. Very happy about this, thank you.

[@careenaalexis]

Glad to hear it! You will not be disappointed! Incredible saw and beautiful at that!

[@charless8641]

Thank You for a great video, I appreciate you sharing your gear with me and I love your dog.

[@aslmx1918]

Good job Careena. Love that saw.

[@dantoddp1]

Nice Buck saw. Looking forward to vids from your new place. All the best.

[@johnnomadic440]

I was just gonna ask about the knife, and then came in the outro ... thanks for the video.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnnomadic440]

Alexis Outdoors always a pleasure! Love your dog. Btw, this spring appears to be pretty bad for ticks. My dog managed to catch one right down here at Don Mills and DVP area in the park. Stay safe out there, good luck!!!

[@jeanpierreantoine6357]

Superbe vidéo avec de très bonnes explications et une belle présentation du matériels, merci à vous..

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Nice gear dump video. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.

[@nickc2524]

The "TRIPLE TREE Uninsulated Single Walled Stainless Steel Sports Water Bottle" on Amazon is a great option if you want a metal water bottle with a metal lid. The only thing that is not metal on it is the silicone gasket. And it's only $15 USD.

[@bwxbwx6453]

I live in scotland so usaully its raining and honestly the best boots and trousers I've ever had have been from karrimor the boots are always dry and if the trousers get wet once a fire is going there near enough bone dry in ten minutes will probably wax them soon though and my knives never change its always a fixed blade mora and a victorniox pocket knife.

[@TennesseeDudScratcher]

its was awesome to see what all you take , thank you , move day getting closer , stay safe Alexis , have a good afternoon

[@reneebunch6007]

I love your videos and your sweet dog grizz.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you Renee!!

[@johnganley2845]

Nice video. I like gear/equipment videos. Good luck in the new place!

[@danchamberlain274]

Just brought one of those reefknot backpacks after watching your video. Great backpack and I definitely mentioned that it was after watching this video that sold it for me!.

[@Olm9]

How does it hold up in the rain?

[@BooBoo-hp6dd]

I love watching you guys ❤️❤️✌🏻

[@kiwdwks]

Thanks...always appreciate your knowledge/opinions.

[@careenaalexis]

I appreciate that!

[@truenorth365]

Very intresting to see what others carry around in their backpacks! 👍 Man I need a unique knife, the ones I got is fine and do the trick but it would be fun to have a finer/unique blade. Will look into that. Thanks for showing your gear load-out. Thumbs up from Sweden!

[@rkf2746]

The best knife made is the one that fit's your hand "just right", and you enjoy using. 😉 From Colorado, be safe!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Magnus!!

[@chebbyshev2204]

This channel is great. The videos you put out are excellent.

[@careenaalexis]

Thank yoso much!

[@dennismartin5409]

As usual, another awesome job Alexis.. I really like to watch your videos!

[@careenaalexis]

Thank you Dennis!

[@kevinbungles]

Gransfors brisk axes, I have a survival Lilly knife APO -1 ( you should meet up and do a video with her and Wild woman bushcraft), fjallraven Kebs and Barents pro

[@jameskirk7042]

I never would’ve thought about a reflective pad, where’s a good place to get one big enough for a bed roll? I appreciate it.

[@careenaalexis]

You can get it at any hardware store, they sell huge ones for RV’s and stuff you can cut them to the size you want. Very handy!

[@xingmenneigong]

well done, whats the weight of it all? add a blanket/sleeping bag and its enough for a random over nighter. Thanks for not having everything brand named, latest product etc as many yt bushcrafters do. Nice bucksaw too

[@thomasmcnab5068]

Hi CA....nice video on your gear....My fav is the saw...cool....tks for sharing!.....Stay Safe % keep on trucking!

[@venomrubiconjku2816]

Lol never mind I didn’t wait until the end good video

[@barrcamp]

Very nice backpack and well equipped

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great gear. I have the Husqvarna carpenter's axe that I picked up used for $50 US. I am looking forward to the trip video. I'm going on an overnighter this weekend.

[@randywithofapt2660]

Good video. I like the hikes. On my channel I always use the cheapest, basic gear I can find. (I'm a wal-mart person by habit) but when it comes to cutting tools and footwear, I'm learning... "don't go cheap". Thanks Alexis.

[@walkerone9833]

Another nice vid. I would say go to a wide mouth water bottle. Easier to fill in the field, easier to clean/dry at home. When you can get the cleaning cloth fully inside the bottle you know it is clean (better than a bottle brush) and can easily dry the inside, also. Ti, sure....but expensive and the weight of the water will far exceed the weight of the bottle in non Ti. On the kettle, aluminum is very close to Ti if not even lighter. Money no option, sure Ti.

[@careenaalexis]

I have a wise mouth bottle too. And aluminum leaches dangerous chemicals used over a fire

[@ginaallen3797]

I love it. You do you better than anyone. I really like the Grizz photobombs during your show and tell. Love the logo on your saw. That is a cool tarp and 3 years is pretty awesome. Thank you for sharing. Angry Old HIppie Hermit Peace.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks so much as always Girl!!!

[@TheCampingCanuck]

Everything looks like it's been used a few times :)

[@GraeOne_]

the saw

[@stevenmc56]

Glove's good thing to have ! I burned my fingers a year ago and still have not healed completely

[@copykonsmusic1065]

love your channel!

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks!

[@ForsytheBushcraftBlades]

Super cool video and message on bushcraft gear. I particularly loved what you said concerning your axe: "you do you and I'll do me." I really wish that people would drop the mindset that says "the only way it can be or should be is my way." There are so many awesome ways to do things, and so many different pieces of gear that work well for any given task. I appreciate that you spread a warm and inviting message concerning bushcraft. Our world needs more unity and warmth.

[@careenaalexis]

Joel!! Thank you so much, yeah everyone is so damn set in their own ways, like seriously just let other people live their lives for themselves!!! There's never only one way to do something!! Thanks for stopping by and for the awesome comment man! Good to hear from ya!

[@yousweetpotato1]

Alexis, what do you do about poop? I made myself a little pouch with wet wipes and either a trowel for burying or dog poop bags for carry-out.

[@philipewer3752]

Very enlightening. Much appreciated!

[@christopherhernandez3909]

Looks so fun :) Must've been a long adventurous journey to get to this point! and congrats because I'm sure you'll reach 100k within a few months :)

[@0172wolf]

Love the channel you're keeping my hope's up! Still have 5-10 feet of snow stopping me from getting to where I backpack and how can you forget your knife? haha

[@careenaalexis]

Haha! Thank you so much! Stay positive!

[@thomasmusso1147]

Hi there Alexis .. A nice share .. thank you 👍😊. That is a really neat-looking pack that you have there. The Supplier being Netherlands-Based, it's just down the drag from where I am in Switzerland. I took a look at the his Website .. he has some really cool doodah's therein (stuff to drool over and scheme as to how to justify possibly getting 😎). Fire Kit .. I suppose that it's part of your Cook Pot Setup (it's always interesting to know as to what others cart along with them). Yep .. one does not have to buy the expensive 'bespoke' gear in order to get started in Bushcrafting and the Outdoors. Budget Stuff has (and still does) served me well. As you say .. "It gets the job done." Take care .. Tommy

[@farmerwayne1404]

Nice setup! I have the Husqvarna hatchet. Really like it. I see they use the same sloppy fitting sheath. So I put some of that stretch cord thru the snap and pull it over the axe head. Seems to hold better. Appreciate the vid!!!

[@semco72057]

The items you have in your backpack is about what I carry with me except for your ax which I don't carry. I have a saw and have a good knife with me which I carry on my utility belt, and a backup knife which is a folding type which can be used for handling food and a multi-tool which is in my pack with the backup knife. I also carry a folding solar panel in my bag also to charge my phone with and my pack is made by Sandpiper of California (SOC) and it is a great pack and made by the company which builds backpacks for the military.

[@travfla5198]

Nice pack

[@boodits]

You know the more I watch people who do winter camping and outdoors stuff, the biggest question is how do you do the duty? As a dude it’s kinda easy for #1 but what happens in the mornings? It never fails, 5:30am I gotta get up...I’m not asking for details, im curious, so many layers means warm but man when I have 30s before I pee my pants, is layers a problem?....I’ve done crown land camping and I’m still traumatized and how do you decide when to change out a fresh roll of tp? I’d be packing like a 7/11 4 pack all over

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

I can see you can stuff way more into that bag... but only if you need it. FY I have the same axe but with the 19:handle and I like it as well... Dennis

[@Cameroon110]

Good video as always stay safe out there much love from Texas

[@brianphilbrook5262]

I like that buck saw that is a beauty.

[@careenaalexis]

It sure is!!

[@michaelcolburn1490]

Viewed this video again. I got the saw and am so happy with it. Oh, I also got the waxed canvas backpack from the Netherlands. It got here (Texas) with no difficulties. I like it very much. We have some like mindedness as I have found Aquaquest tarps to be top notch also. Gotta tell you I can hear the Swift canoe crying for a trip. I have admired the Swift company and their canoe designs for some time now. And now... be safe, and not sorry. I know you will.

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks Micheal! Definitely time for a canoe trip!

[@marina43978]

Very informative video. Thank you. You definitely need to do a knife video too.

[@19fl560]

tres bonne video tres utile aussi regarder avec attention.Merci Alexis a bientot.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

FOR SAFTY REASONS YOUR SIT PAD CAN IF THERE'S SUN CAN SIGNAL FOR HELP I WOUND THINK ? GET SPRAY PAINT & DO ONE SIDE WHAT EVER YOUR FAVORITE COLOR / COLORS ARE ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED ! TELL GRIZZ I SAID HI !

[@melchorkaamino5115]

😁 nice Julian Lennon music video - Valotte

Good to see you n grizz,hope all is well,I like the leather straps and buckles over the velcro stay safe

[@careenaalexis]

What velcro?!?! There’s no velcro

@@careenaalexis the once that have velcro I don't like them I like the buckles n straps leather like the one you have

[@littlepony6762]

Thank you Carenna 👍

[@grbluen]

I love your vids! Not enough Grizz! 😊

[@DimitriosTsamitros]

Great ! be well and thank you!

[@jamjw1]

Being a welder leather protects but also holds the heat for a long time

[@znate6730]

Moi je suis complètement fan de vos poutines 😍 French kiss from Lyon (France)

[@johnmc4578]

good video ,thank you for your time. i believe Fjallraven should pay you a fee. anyperson that makes a product , look sooo good , should be thankfull. have a great day karina.

[@shaffibagha5836]

Stay safe always enjoy your content. Thank you

[@careenaalexis]

Thanks, you too!

[@X3RUBIM]

"A lot of people give me heck for carrying a full-size axe out here. I dont consider this a full-size axe." F**k yeah, hahaha!

[@MattP-BandB]

Great load out reveal Careena. I dig your point about not needing to spend a fortune on gear. It's nice to have nice things for sure and it definitely makes a trip more enjoyable but I think sometimes when people see a $500+ pack, $300+ knives etc it tends to turn them off. I also have a Mora Bushcraft Black, it's an awesome knife in every sense of the word, regardless of price. Like you I have many knives costing much, much more and they aren't necessarily that much better. As far as clothes go, I'm a giant so I find Fjallraven clothes too small and short. I'm a Filson guy through and through when it comes to outdoor clothes. Hope this finds you, Ryan and family all well.

[@careenaalexis]

I've really adopted a "buy it once" mindset over the past few years, and while it doesn't work for everyone, I would rather have expensive gear that last a lifetime than cheap gear than breaks down fast and adds to all the landfills and you end up spending more in the end replacing all the garbage gear. Even if you get sick of the expensive gear, it hold amazing re-sale value and you take that money and buy something else you really love and will have for many years. There is literally no downside to getting quality gear. obviously gear takes years to build up, but that's pretty common sense. :) Thanks as always Matt.

[@MattP-BandB]

@@careenaalexis I completely agree. Stay awesome.

[@markusschmidt-lausitz2676]

Hallo, schönes Video,aber die Schuhe könnte man pflegen,mit Bienenwachs, gruss aus Deutschland😀👍

[@REB65]

👍👍 Take care of yourselves and God bless ✌️

[@kirklunsford7530]

Check out some Bees waxed cotton linen food wraps

[@careenaalexis]

I make my own I've shown them in recent videos

[@noah786]

I guess where you keep your keys and tp could be called your “go” pouch. Lol

[@careenaalexis]

Haha yess

[@skyhigh9474]

Nice video. What is the weight of the backpack alone.

[@kan-zee]

🤩👍🌟🌟 1:18 We call that top pouch .. *"The Brain"* of the Pack.

[@AppalachianAdventures8556]

I know my train of thought is off topic, but.......What is the highest elevation in your area and have you hiked to that elevation?

[@jessy61071]

i like that buck saw, i dont know if i $200 like it tho.

[@tjelky-outside7161]

It does my soul C, thanks so much 👍🏼❤️🤙🏼🙏🏼😘‼️

[@tjelky-outside7161]

Thanks for the nice ❤️

[@tjelky-outside7161]

I love you too

[@scottishgalaxy3755]

Sis you are so pretty and badass at the same time 😎 xx

[@jakemarskorea]

mine would be tobacco and alcohol, couple of knives and way too many lighters

[@chuckdumas1023]

Careena how much do you think all that weighs? Great video lots of good stuff

[@careenaalexis]

Probably around the 15-20 pound mark. But again, I don’t always carry all of this. And I’m not usually going more than a few kilometers hike-in. If I was it would be different. For my canoe trips I pack absolutely everything in one pack that weighs 20 pounds, including food and a litre of water in that total weight 👍🏼

[@antonboludo8886]

Great video! Thank you, Alexis :-)