If you are interested in any of this gear here are the links: Selk Bag: geni.us/v4w7su5 Ororo Heated Vest: geni.us/uxrHom Krapp Strapp: geni.us/MsOKZPw Hiking Trailer: geni.us/LA2cwF

Heated vest seems like a great idea in a cold workshop. You have more mobility and power is not an issue

@utubeape

Жыл бұрын

maybe if it gave out much more immediate heat it could be a survival aid or for search and rescue incidents

@reinhard8053

Жыл бұрын

Heating stuff (vest, shoes, gloves) are good for RC modellflying in winter where you don't move much. And if the batteries (all of them) are empty, you drive home.

@jayc9857

Жыл бұрын

A bunch of power tool companies have a heated gear line to use with the batteries from their tools... I have a Milwaukee heated jacket.

@HappyBeezerStudios

Жыл бұрын

And once you start working, the room heats up eventually.

@markwood9751

Жыл бұрын

Makita do one, runs 2-4hr on an 18v - 4Ah Mak battery and has a pretty toasty warm setting! Got one for my old man a couple of years back and loves it in the winter... Can't speak for the one in the vid but judging by the battery pack size it would be lucky if it lasted more than a couple of hrs! Methinks this one is marketed towards a morning stroll in later life?

You deserve an Oscar for that "Sasquatch turn"!

Heated wests are awesome! for people with bad circulation or people who spend long durations in cold environments with little moving around. People such as security guards, hunters and even construction workers.

@HappyBeezerStudios

Жыл бұрын

The idea is neat, but I would like to see arm/leg warming instead.

@jenellsaphid

Жыл бұрын

I bought my dad, who does sheet metal, a heated vest when he was working outside in the winter. He was very grateful.

That Sasquatch impression was dead on lol

I've had a Selk suit for years! It's great for winter car camping and hanging out in. I took it once to a a winter yurt trip (as I new there'd be a fireplace) and it was not my favorite thing to sleep in lol. I wouldn't dare taking it backpacking, as you said it's heavy and barely warm. They are really fun to wear and if anyone's around, it gets lots of attention. Thanks for the content.

I have some issues with my knees so one time I was out and I had to do a #2, I used a hammock strap as a makeshift poop strap. I can honestly say, it isn't easy to balance and that slipping on leaves is a real thing. Also, for those who might try this, hammock straps will take the weight but dig in and hurt. Just a contribution to the discussion 😁

@pedroclaro7822

Жыл бұрын

Honestly we’re better of just squatting, but a strap helps me because my hamstrings aren’t too flexible and I tend to fall backwards when squatting (hard to get feet planted on the ground and stabilize myself) The 90° sitting angle is actually an exercise I use in calisthenics, just so you know it is NOT easy! Much less so with slippery ground haha

@utubeape

Жыл бұрын

At least someone is thinking of this. I wondered about a regular fold up light weight camp chair that you just change out the seat part for one with a hole in it, and position that over the hole you just dug

@tenasanford8878

Жыл бұрын

The easiest way to take a krap ...just sit on a large log and hang your butt over it.

@shuenn777

Жыл бұрын

@@pedroclaro7822 Squatting to defecate has never been a problem for Asians

@Blob64bit

Жыл бұрын

I do it by putting my back against the tree 🙂

Steve’s busy camping in the year 3000 while the rest of us are stuck in 2023 😮

@gtube1477

Жыл бұрын

The queef is in the anal!1!1!1

For someone that goes hiking near cliffs on mountains, I would be scared to use the trailer for my gear. One wrong movement could mean good bye to all my gear as well as it pulling me off the cliff to my doom.

@MyLifeOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You would have to put it on like a backpack for sure.

@bihlygoat

Жыл бұрын

At least it wouldn’t matter that you lost your gear 😅

@russellzauner

Жыл бұрын

You couldn't hike anywhere here in Oregon with the wheels so small. And if they're not pneumatic wheels it's going to be miserable af in general.

@dennisking4589

Жыл бұрын

@@russellzauner southern oregon from the mountains....strong enough to not notice weight in the pack.....hippy. :}

@lancethrustworthy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, we'd all put our trailer near the edge of a cliff. Lol.

Some of these weird items are pretty great for accessibility, though! Just marketed differently haha

The Dixon Roller Pack looks to be a better design. It uses a single wheel making it less likely to tip, has its own frame letting you use your trekking poles, the pack mounts further away from the wheel reducing the friction issue, and it has an option for a ski to use in winter. The frame attaches to the hip belt like a pulk sled.

I have to agree with your assessment on these items. I’d love to get more weight off my back but have never seen a wheeled option that made sense. Thanks for trying these out. I liked it.

GGEAT homage to the Patterson -Gimlin bigfoot film! Including the look towards the camera! Loved it!!!

Heated vests or gear is actually perfect for people like me who only camp occasionally and live in a mostly hot/warm environment with rare bursts of sudden cold. I have an electric vest I wear while riding my motorcycle sometimes and take camping and it’s very similar to the one in the video. Mine works with any battery pack which is nice and it’s just a nice light vest for when it’s cool and I can turn the heating on when the wind picks up, or I use it as a small heated blanket while I sleep.. etc. It never gets cold enough in FL to warrant buying expensive warm coats, but a simple vest I can wear under my motorcycle jacket was a good purchase that I get a few uses out of. It’s probably 60% motorcycle, 20% OneWheel/e-bike, 10%camping, and 10% I actually let my dog wear it… lmao he was a cold wimp and would whine and want to go home but with the vest on low he would walk forever! Hahah I could see it being basically useless for people deal with actual cold and are concerned about weight. I mostly motorcycle or car camp and I live in FL. So it works for me.

Glad you mentioned the erosion(ditch) that can happen from rainfall, even a single tire game cart is all it takes

Your Sasquatch walk was so perfect, cracked me up!!!

I’d love a whole episode on the krapp strap!

@jumpinjohnnyruss

8 ай бұрын

I had one of those. And what an episode that was. Since I upgraded to the Spread'm, no more episodes.

@nightskylights4501

6 ай бұрын

LOL!!!

I actually saw Selk bags years ago and thought it might be a cool idea for cold-weather camping. Wear the Selk bag (suit) inside a less-insulated, lighter weight sleeping bag. The Selk could also be your in-camp insulated clothing. Unfortunately they are so heavy it’s still lighter to have poofy clothes and a warm bag.

@desperadodeluxe2292

Жыл бұрын

What if you had the selk bag and just a light rainfly? Really guess how much comfort you want on a rainy night 🌧️

@Dazza_Doo

Жыл бұрын

They have 2 versions now, Original and Lite

@thomasferris3750

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the selk is just a snow suit that isn't waterproofed

selkbag sleeping bag suit looks great for staying warm outside in a wheelchair, might try it. 👍

I have the Ororo heated jacket and it has been a lifesaver many times for me. Between the jacket, thick gloves and some long johns I was able to stand outside in -30/-40 temps in relative comfort. I definitely recommend it. It's also light enough that if I wanted to, I could wear it under my big heavy super warm work jacket and be nice and cozy.

There are trailers like that in the European market that are well designed and apparently do a good job, it will be interesting seeing a review of some of them.

Thank u for sharing with us, really love ur channel man, hard work doin good quality content keep it up 👍🏻

Good info and entertaining humor. Nicely done

I need to say I highly appreciate you converting the units to metric system on-screen. Makes it so much easier to follow the video!

Over here in europe we use purpose designed wheelbarrows for carting our overnight fishing gear around and the wheel rubbing its way through a bag is a real issue if the design/loading doesn't mitigate the risk. Sometimes it is obvious (noise + resistance), often it is not.

I bought an Orono vest, love it. It's for standing and sitting around in urban environs. I'm surprised how much I like it. Waiting for the furnace to kick in, on goes the vest for a few minutes.

Some weird stuff. Kind of glad people are brave enough to come up with these things. Probably not going to buy any of it, but still looks like fun.

I use the Ororo vest while hunting. Since we are sitting there being quiet and not moving in the cold it is very helpful in keeping us warm. I would agree its useless in backpacking, It takes a long time to recharge after using each day. Almost 18 hours.

Great video! Just seeing you have fun and laugh quite a bit throughout was fun to watch. Thanks for featuring good humor on the channel!

@MyLifeOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I’m making you take this trailer on our next hike

@martywithawhy

Жыл бұрын

@@MyLifeOutdoors “I swear the trailer was right behind me when I last looked.” 🤷🏼‍♂️😏

I was gifted a selk bag, and it's turned out to be useful for overnighting in a hammock (with underquilt), while car camping. It's a nice and easy transition to go from the fire to getting in the hammock for the night.

Hey thanks for making this! I am hoping you would be willing to make this a series going forward!

Best performance of a sasquatch since the original 8mm b&w. Kudos.

You're a blast. Laughed my a off. Itd never be boring with you around. And intelligent.

I invented my own heated clothing. You are quite correct, battery life is the main problem. I've got mine to maintain 32°c in -10°c weather for 10 hours, however, the size of my lithium battery makes it not great to pack. To be fair, I invented it to work outside in. I've just finished a design for a heated sheet that uses very little power but makes a world of difference. I've only tested it in the garden, but it did OK enough for me to run with it for now.

@elenalizabeth

Жыл бұрын

I feel like using that reflective silvery material that emergency blankets are made out of used as a middle layer in a jacket would be an effective way to maintain heat?

@craigelliott4338

Жыл бұрын

@elenalizabeth had the same idea, however, it doesn't wash well. You have to be quite gentle with it...

@elenalizabeth

Жыл бұрын

@@craigelliott4338 hmm that’s where I feel like historical clothing had the right idea by having layers 🤔 With the bottom layers that are against skin being easy to clean/bleach cotton or linen, and the outer layers being ones that could mostly just be brushed to get dirt off and then aired out between wearing (usually wool or silk) with just the occasional hand washing of them when they smell (or in the case of wool when it has lost its water resistance)

That Bigfoot reenactment was phenomenal!

First time here interesting video lol love the bloopers at the end 😂

Great vid! Keep ‘em coming! I love my Ororo vest for -20 days but I agree-I would never hike in it! As for the rest of the gear… 😂

I can see Selk bag being useful for when i'm out camping in -30c, as a supplement to my quilt!

I made a makeshift toilet. A 1.5 lb camping stool from Amazon that collapses (pull and twist). Cut a 5x5 hole in the seat. Attach a compostable bag. Bury bag in a cathole. That way I'm in the same position I would be in on a toilet...and I have a camp stool to use at the end of the day. Heavier than the 1lb chairs you can buy, but worth the weight for me. You can buy lighter stools, but with the cutout, wanted to make sure it held my weight. I stitched in some webbing to increase its strength.

I have definitely seen trailers like that on trail in CO. I kind of like the idea. It probably works better with a single large wheel and a different configuration - one that places it farther in front of the wheel to help it balance. Still. Neat.

@MyLifeOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen anything like it on trail. I’m surprised Colorado hikers use them. Seems like CO would have a lot of obstacles for a trailer

@niceguy191

Жыл бұрын

@@MyLifeOutdoors Check out the monowalker. Still probably limited in its usefulness, but the one big wheel seems like a better design (and brakes too)

@thomaswilliams2273

Жыл бұрын

I used to live near the Rattlesnake Rec Area that basically had 16 miles of no motorized vehicles on a one lane gravel road before it turned into wilderness. I had a friend who told me he couldn't backpack any more and I suggested taking a baby stroller up this area. He didn't like the idea so I did it with a Radio Flyer wagon. It took a bit before I figured out how to tie the backpack on right, but I made it out without trouble or adjustments.

@j.yossarian6852

Жыл бұрын

I improvised a hiking trailer out of one of those two wheeled personal shopping carts by extending the handles with some pvc pipe and slinging them under an old combat vest. I was shocked how well it worked with 20 kg in it and lashed to the outside through some pretty ugly terrain.

@Notagain640

8 ай бұрын

I've just built a carbon fiber single-wheel trailer that uses a 29er mountain bike wheel with brakes. Works a treat and glides over any obstacle. The key design challenge is to get the bag's center of gravity as low as possible while maintaining ground clearance. Otherwise, the super big wheel makes the trailer very twisty.

Hi Steve, I love camping and would be a sucker for these things. Hilarious 😂

I have a collapsible aluminum dock cart from my sailing days with 20" wheels. I thought about using that as a thought experiment. Think it would work really well and be stable if rigged with some longer poles like a rickshaw. I would imagine that wheel rubbing your pack would mar it real quick. They say if you're transporting a car on an outdoor car carrier, never put a car cover on it. The wind flapping the cover against the paint will strip it right to bare metal in not that many miles.

I think that heated clothing still has it place for people that has many hours of outside time while being inactive. Bird watchers and hunters.

I often use sleds if I need to carry something particularly heavy or bulky into the backcountry. Last time I used one, we were hauling a 90 pound hot tent 8 miles in to our hunting base camp. There were four of us and the other three had empty sleds strapped to their bags for the meat. Sleds work surprisingly well even over rough terrain so I’m not surprised that your wheeled bag situation did.

One of my favorite videos of yours. You bought and tried this stuff so we don’t have to. But we CAN laugh at you (with you)!

I like the idea of the first one - much less restrictive than a normal sleeping bag which confines your legs and arms by your body. I've slept a lot in sleeping bags at some points in my life and would often wake up with sore or even cramping legs because I couldn't move them. If I was going to do so again I'd consider something like this.

that sasquatch impression was very well done hahaha

I have the exact heated vest and it's great!, not as primary clothing but I use it at work and in the mountains for those off moments your a little chill, turn it on for 10 min warm up all your layers and it works greats, last about 8-10 hours in the winter, and I like it better then another layer because I get very hot hiking or working but get very chill if I cool down, this stops that, otherwise I'm constantly fiddling with layers on the trail.

The backpack trailer is a great concept it just needs a redesign and different market.

😂 I love the Sasquatch scene! Great video! Greetz from Austria

I want the backpack that is a drone that flies to your next spot 😂 I really enjoy your storytelling!

I remember mountaineering suits where the legs unzip then zip back together to make a sleeping bag I also remember a hiking trailer but with much larger wheels, like bicycle size and in winter people have been using sleds for many years

Gotta say, REALLY appreciate the celsius conversions. 😃

Your Sasquatch walk is spot on!!!!

The Krap strap. Never has a product been better named.

@jumpinjohnnyruss

8 ай бұрын

When you call them up, ask for the Spread'm attachment.

Thank you that was a fun video

I like the comedic-ness of this video, so I shall check out more of your videos!lol

Your videos are just the best!

The Krapp Strap is useless. On trail, what u need is a "Cheek Spreader". Here is some mountain engineering. Grab 2 branches about 1.5 inch diameter and about 4 feet long. Place branches parallel about 3 inches apart and prop one end on a rock (or log) and the other ends on the ground creating around 35 degree angle. Then sit on branches facing foot end. The branches make a comfortable seat for those of us that are too old to squat. While sitting on branches, you poop in between them. It is called a "Cheek Spreader" because when u sit on branches, your body weight causes your cheeks to spread out. I picked up a couple Hobo Women near Fontana Dam and they had a plastic bowl hooked to their pack which they used as a modern day chamber pot. They would line it with a plastic grocery bag, do their business in the privacy of their tent, then throw away the bag (OK in cities with dumpsters).

Liked the video, I subscribed. Thanks 😊

Good video sir! These items are silly but sometimes that leads to real innovations! The Krap Strap may be dead in the water though. 😂

Really liked this content. Interesting...

While these are all silly in design execution, the concepts have some real potential benefits to help those with disabilities enjoy the outdoors. Possible idea for a future video.

Hey - I made my own crap strap for a trip. It made a huge difference for my tired knees.😜

THANKS for the vidio. I had thought of taking a dog cart hiking. Now I know I can't have the wheels. Saved me a bundle of $.

I used my heated vest at work where I need to sit down for long time during cold nights. My battery is enough for 12-14h on high. Low its about 24h or more. Good for a work shift, not enough for during a multi-day camping. At home I also have one, here I plug it in directly into my laptop so limitless supply of power. The few moments I need to walk a lot at work its easy to put off the power so I don’t suddenly become sweaty.

This video is pure gold! Thanks for the laugh 😂

@MyLifeOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Always fun to see the goofy things people come up with

LOL You got the Sasquatch walk down.

Ororo does have a "heavy" jacket with down. The low setting lasts about 8 hours. You can also turn it on and off as needed.

With the trailer you could add y-shaped bars at a 45° angle coming off the tires to prevent it from tipping over

This is quality!! Love it!

Selk Bag would be good to keep in your car trunk for in case you get stranded somewhere and need to stay warm overnight. Car would keep you sheltered from the elements pretty well, but the Selk Bag would ensure warmth no matter what.

Ororo is great for football games/tailgating the winter. So toasty.

I had really good experience with a hiking trailer. I did up to 40km with more than 20kg. Just get a really good quality, that thing gets banged around a lot over roots and stones. Also make sure to get one with breaks. They even custom made a quick release for me. Because I didn't wanted that thing dragging me down a cliff.

If you cross the poles, it'll make "steering" much easier next time you go out with a trailer or pulk sled. The krap strap kinda reminded me of learning to take a dump on a snow slope using an anchored piolet to hang on to and stick my butt out.... I'm sure there's someone I know who would buy it.

I could see that trailer working well for the buckeye trail, most of it is not in the woods

Hi Steven, I was curious if you ever checked out any Scandinavian outdoors brands such as Fjällräven or Lundhags. High quality gear. A personal favourite of mine are Haglöfs and their minimalistic L.I.M. series, specially their latest ZIT. :)

Ororo heated vest with a HUGE battery mod that lasts 9 hours on high is what I use and will never go through another winter without it. You wear the vest under a thick coat as almost a base layer.

I don't use trekking poles I never although I do use a walking stick that saved me from falling down a rockslide in the Grand Tetons. It was the real small gravel kind where the trail walks down through it and as I was going down my feet slipped but I grabbed my stick and it stopped me from falling. If you use a walking stick it does need to hold you and the pack up when you lean back on it otherwise you can get hurt pretty bad if not.

The price of the Trekkers Friend is just ridiculous for what it is made of... For hikes where I'm bringing out extra gear, I just got myself a deer cart that I can attach to my belt or even the back of a bike. Along with carrying tons of gear for building forts, etc, with this cart, if my son gets hurt out in the woods while we're hiking or camping, I can put him on the cart to get him out to safely.

I saw a hiking trailer of a different design that I think worked much better. It had a single wheel at the back, so it was lighter. The poles came from the wheel up the sides of the pack and clipped to a padded belt that you wore around your waist. This also prevented it from tipping over and freed up your hands.

You can buy insulated cover all ? They are very durable probably can get good used coveralls for a great discount.

Thanks

I have that Ororo vest, and love it. But I wouldn't use it backpacking. It works great in the winter when you're in/out from car to house but still outside awhile. Gives a bit of extra heat but you're not totally bulked up when you move indoors or in a vehicle. And yeah, it is a battery life problem, but occasional use on low and it lasts quite awhile. Best part is the heating elements on the back of your neck, so comfy.

@kmannewyork

Жыл бұрын

Very funny. Whoever came up with the crap strap should be forced to use it everyday for two yearser

I was so scared to be at home growing up so when I got my first car I moved into the car in winter and slept in my snow suit so it's mostly the same as that first one. Add a sleeping bag and you're comfortable in freezing temperatures.

The heated vest is used by employees working in big walk in freezers.. meat and fish industry.

I am So exited right now! Here, in Holland, I have already turned the old Bugaboo stroller -from when the kids were baby's- into a biketrailer wich works perfectly! (great to go shopping for groceries! and else) and since a few weeks I am thinking: how to adapt to be able to turn it into a backpack, just for occaisions that I am not allowed to take the 'stroller-trailer' somewhere inside or for whatever reason it is needed. The alu frame (like an Alicepack) and the wheels (4, two bigger airfilled, 2 smaller) are just perfect, and with the adjustable handle -or pusher you can easily pull or push it on two weels. Breaks, lots of room for packing and strapping on-to, what else do you need! Right, figure out how to sew backstraps on, and how about the kidneybelt.... I'm enjoying myself 😁

@aarde7036

Жыл бұрын

That crapp-strapp 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I've had my hundreds of times having to go in the woods, never ever would I try that!! I saw that last scene coming! 😳😂

I don't know if it is the same product but there was a guy in Australia who was walking around the country for charity and he was using that trailer thing. But he was only using it on roads or light terrain.

I dont know You but i want to know you on that in focus and clear squatch footage alone...😅 Got my sub on that alone in the intro...Have yourself a great day!

Fun video. Strange stuff for backpacking. Maybe if you were camping a short distance from your vehicle.

My legs were getting painful and stiff while doing number 2 once, then right in front of me i saw a thick fallen branch, perfectly horizontal at knee height!! I waddled over and sat my thighs on it. It was a much more comfortable and entertaining experience, as I watched flies crowd my droppings across from me 😁

Cool!!! More like this! Interview homeless ppl. They might have tips and tricks!

Theres some interesting ideas there. but need some more thinking through for your locations conditions. The vest and suit arent really designed for backpacking, multiday trips. Ive got one that just gets used at work. The wheeled thingo, could be good with those who have back problems.

You missed an opportunity @3:29 roots, rock, reggae!

I’m digging the Sasquatch suit!

Selk bag is similar to spunthing we have had for decades in Israel called Hermonit. חרמונית Nothing beats having a Hermonit when you need to stay up all night in the cold. Mind you the Hermonit is much more rugged than the selk bag. Army gear. Built to last. 😅

Bigfoot was epic! Krap strap, uh, not for me, thanks. But now this Wilderness Act and the no-trailer thing…I’ve NEVER heard of it! The signs where I camp all say foot travel only but what if I was handicapped in some manner, needed that trailer to carry my gear? They make devices with a harness and single wheel for that exact purpose but it did not occur to me that it was illegal.

I enjoyed this video. More please!

@MyLifeOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I’ll see what I can do

Imagine that the wheel works ? The backpack wheel works great if you go to the thrift store get crutches or a walker for the frame. Crutches usually run $2 a pair. Made of aircraft aluminum.