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

@ProbablyStonedComments

6 жыл бұрын

YES !!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@JS-ul3ic

6 жыл бұрын

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

@lancelenoir2875

6 жыл бұрын

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

@mcmmilo

6 жыл бұрын

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

Dave you have a pot problem brother lol.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@AbuGrabIt

5 жыл бұрын

Haahahaha

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@billyandrew

6 жыл бұрын

Reallybigmonkey1 Trust me, it's my pleasure.

@MaffTUK

6 жыл бұрын

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

@billyandrew

6 жыл бұрын

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

@MaffTUK

6 жыл бұрын

Roger that Bill 👍

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, Good name!

@FaerieDust

5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I would buy SO MUCH STUFF 😂

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@Kinetic.44

Ай бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

It would be a big one Bart!

@FaerieDust

5 жыл бұрын

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

If shtf... Dave is having a sale lol

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

Dave, your wife is a very understanding lady indeed!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

10 күн бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@billyandrew

6 жыл бұрын

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

@axerxes3981

6 жыл бұрын

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

@axerxes3981

6 жыл бұрын

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@barbedstar6480

6 жыл бұрын

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@barbedstar6480

6 жыл бұрын

lol!

Love it , Mr. Dave!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Several people have said that Fred! LOL

Man you are the king of cook kits!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks brother Jim!

At about 20:00 I think those handles are made of Bakelite but it must have been one of the very last production runs because modern plastics were dominating before than.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

That's the name I was trying to remember!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@coocookachoo2806

6 жыл бұрын

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

I might send you a dipper. They seem unfairly outnumbered

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, I don't have enough do I?

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

Hi Dave great to see a little bit more of your collection I was thinking if you are still working on Nicks car for him why not do a trade off, have him photo and catalogue all your gear in exchange plus it would keep him busy for the next 20 yrs plus !!! seems a fair exchange to me , I would love to see his face if you mention it to him just keep some doo rags handy for wiping is brow. All the Best Dave really enjoyed the video .

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, great idea to get it all documented! I'm glad you liked it, thanks for watching John

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL! Well Im happy it made you feel better !

Another great video. You have the Crown Jewels of camp cookware! In awe really. I actually have the same small square pan. I love it. I Use it all the time. Your fish mouth spreader bail trick was my fav. I just use a piece of bent wire hanger for a water bottle bail. Your idea is much better. Great informative video!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Fred. I think I got my square pan at Big Lots. That fish mouth spreader is just plain handy

Whoa! That was a great video! Lordy! You’ve got allot of cooking gear!! A true Haberdashery! Thanks again Dave!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross, I'm glad you liked it Brother. Thanks for watching

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@MyWorldInDisorder

6 жыл бұрын

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, its quite a bit brother!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@opalprestonshirley1700

6 жыл бұрын

Brother you can never have too much!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

Yup, happening again. Just when I figure that my gear collection is growing nicely, you display yours and I once again realize that I own nothing. Loooooooool

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL! Time to hit the thrift stores and Amazon Jim!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@earlschultz7880

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

You sir are a breathe of fresh air on KZread. Love your channel and the ingenuity that you use to make your items. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. On my way to TJ Max now to see what I can find. My wife is just rolling her eyes. :))) Take care, Al

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and how I do things! Half the fun is making the gear! Thanks for watching

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love using it

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@stevebennett1584

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@joannalanzoni5913

6 жыл бұрын

MTwoodsrunner Ditto!!

WOW!! you have quite a collection there Dave, you must have been collecting for quite a while. I remember seeing alot of the kits you shown in previous vids, and I remember seeing the balaclava one before...very sly way of carrying a balaclava and using it for other things. Thanks for the videos, really enjoy them. Have a great day!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, this is right at 30 years worth of gear. Im 50 now and started camping around 20. Amazing the memories this old gear brings back. I'm glad you like all the videos, Thanks for watching

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

I LUV THIS STUFF

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Diana!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

The handles are bakelite

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

That's what I was trying to think of!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, cute and effective! Thanks for watching Linda.

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL. I never said I wasn't a slob

Enjoyed this my friend, especially your modifications. I was tagged by SurvivorlMeltalMan who was also tagged by Jep. I will be posting my kit(s) and cooking gear on Monday, Jan 15.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you liked it brother. I'll be watching for your video!

This great,. I love you stuff. I too have a large ummmm collection of camp cookware,much to my family's dismay. looking really forward to the grill and components video. minimalist just don't get us. it's not clutter it's treasure. haha. keep it up. we kin ye

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and I love your attitude! Yep, its all treasure! Thanks for watching Brianne.

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

You know your on the right track when your wife comes into the "room" starts to say something, stops and just shakes her head and walks back out. You da man!!!!!!!!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Lol! Ah man, some people just don't understand us gear lovers.

the all in one hanger holder is cool I dig yer billy cans The pivot pot made me happy The hanging percolator is the ultimate pot I must have one . yahoo never knew there was such a clever thing. The carabiner cup was neat. The collapsible cups would be good to have I watched this video twice. 🤠

@Reallybigmonkey1

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it all David! Thanks for watching

Love your longer vids dave! Great job 👍

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

@JonZDisability

6 жыл бұрын

you got it dave! anytime bud :)

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

@JepsOutdoorAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, thank you!

@JepsOutdoorAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Nope, I never got around to buying a copy.

@JepsOutdoorAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

okay. Thank you!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, oh yes they will!

You are a creative genius Dave. Absolutely love the fact you make things to your needs. Inspirational mate! Just made my first coffee can cook kit with built in hobo stove and cup. Working my way through your back catalogue of videos.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sel! To me making the gear is half the fun! Thanks for watching my friend

OMG David!! Lol... You are amazing to me. You have showed me that you can take a piece of junk, which I love old junk & I have to much of it like you do, & create a usable piece of equipment. I yell at my husband when he takes a load of medal to the junk yard. Then down the road we need something from that junk he hauled off. I rub it in his face everytime Lol.. I try to get him to watch KZread videos & tell him all I have learned from it & he just don't get it that I'm trying to make his life easier for him. Example like rain barrel catchment for chicken water. One day he'll learn the hard way. I've seen your videos on those homemade bowl system & have enjoyed all the videos you've done. My welding is not good at all. I've caught things on fire before. I'm self taught to. But sometimes I've surprised myself also. It's like my whole life I've watched it done 10 thousand times & when I finally got to try it I mastered it the 1st time. It was cleaning a fish. I did 10 perfectly. I was 50 yrs old & my Dad or husband wouldn't let me try, bc they didn't want me to f it up. I showed them up. Proud moment I'd say as it patted my back. Lol... But my Dad never got to see it before he died. There's something we have in common David & that's we like little cute things. Lol... Everytime I see something little, like a medal box, I just have to buy it. I have so many little trinkets in the China hutch & my houses rooms it's getting out of hand.. hehehe... Oh well I guess there's other bad things people collect in the world. There's 1 thing I'm going to add to my cook kit & if I can find one like you have is that cool baking vessel at the end of your video. The one that looked like copper & the lid was hard to get on & locked in place & you said it was old. I would love to owe one of those for bread. But I do make a mean fry bread already. But I hate the grease. So if I'm at the thrift store & I see one I'm going to grab it & not let it out of my sight... lol... Well I'm going to quite but I could go on & on about this video. I've learned a lot of things from all of your videos & it's been a blast watching this one. You never let me down on any of your videos. You keep me entertained from start to finish. Keep up the great job, Chris

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Chris we think so much a like its scary! Yes, most of this stuff is for modifying or butchering for future projects. You never know what you can make out of stuff. That Rival cake n bake pot you mentioned can be found on Ebay or on thrift stores. Use wood or plastic spatulas and that coating will last forever if you don't scratch it. How ever you ues it over a fire always make sure the bottom and sides never touch the flame. Stick it into another vessel or container and surround it by hot air, not flames. Take care, keep collecting and see ya in the next one Chris!

It’s Time for the Perculator!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

And time for coffee!

Man that's stuff there great sets but wow a LOT lol take care brother say HEY to Nick

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, Yes Brother Tom, its a lot of gear! Nick says hello.

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

do you think that you might have to much stuff, lol

@modwrath810

6 жыл бұрын

Cause im thinking in the case of an Apocolipse your just gonna have to stay put and ride it out. Unless theres an armored truck you got hiding somewhere you aint told us about.

@JepsOutdoorAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

he's probably got foldable tunnels he can unfold that can take him miles away. LOL!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Nah, I need more percolators.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, man I've got a lot of gear I'm hiding!

@modwrath810

6 жыл бұрын

Never was much of a coffee drinker but i could go for some hot chocolate now that you mentioned it

Love what you said at the end about learning from each other! I watch many different youtubers and I have "stolen" many an idea that has come in handy on my little camping excursions. :)

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Oh absolutely man. The community online should all be about sharing ideas and fun!

I love how you're reinvented some of the cookware. You are a problem solver. You've taken regular cookware and made it better..... so you can use it more effectively. Thanks for sharing.... and yes, I always watch your videos all the way through til the end....no matter how long. Thanks so much for all you do for us viewers. Take care and stay safe.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lady B! I guess I'm pretty much always tinkering and experimenting with gear. Things can always be improved. Take care and thanks for watching my friend!

I have to say at 74 now and if I had started doing this at your age I would now be camp out on the roof with no room to live in the house the only thong I can say is WHY . But any way Happy Trails

@indyoutsider

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Boone you don't understand really. I guess your not one of the old wise men. I don't mean being rude. I'm just saying, the heart wants what the heart wants. Hobbies are hobbies. Shurly you know these things. Also, he don't sell stuff to make money. He's not comericalized.

@mikeboone4425

6 жыл бұрын

This was said Jokingly I have my own problem with knives & guns Oh I do understand him believe me I do . Happy Trails

@7hilladelphia

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Boone ha ha yeah, not why, its, why not? Lol

David, you're a hoarder. Sorry, my friend, it's true. How many of any one thing do you need? Break the addiction, sell or make give aways to your many fans. If you cant do that, then sell it. I'm certain people would pay you for items, even though they are used. Better yet, open an online store and make a market for your gear! You're tired of being surrounded by concrete and steel and given a paycheck every week then don't waste this opportunity to put your talent, knowledge, and love of the outdoors to use. Market what you know and love. People will thank you for it and appreciate you for what you give, with advice, even though you make a living from it.

@MrOldclunker

6 жыл бұрын

I say keep it all. Collecting cookware is fantastic.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

There's a difference between a hoarder and an inventor that is surrounded by raw materials for inspiration. All this "junk" you see helps me bring unique one of a kind items to life.

@oldtimerlee8820

6 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% with MrOldclunker! It ain't about money. It ain't about "marketing". It ain't about investing. It definitely ain't "hoarding". I didn't see stacks of trash and items that are truly junk with no useful purpose for retaining. Saw a collection of gear to be appreciated. (There's nothing wrong with being a minimalist, if that's one's passion.) Saw a man enjoying his hobby. Different from golf in that he can keep the results of his efforts. Can't say the same for for folks who can't avoid hitting golf balls into the water hazards. :-) FWIW: I have a plastic tote filled, as he filled his big SS pot. Yes, it even has a coffee measure, or 2 in it. lol Also, have one of those Comet coffee pots. Purchased mine, new, sometime in the 70's. I ain't a hoarder for keeping that coffee pot and other coffee makers in my collection! Love coffee. Nuff said.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comments Lee!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!

I laugh every time I see all your stuff Dave! Loved the video!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cory!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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

Dave, in the first two minutes your statement of being organized is the understatement of understatements, you provided me a good string belly laugh for the day, heck man I'm still laughing at the obvious, Thanks Pard I feel much better now!!! : ))))))

@Reallybigmonkey1

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I'm glad you liked it my friend!

Hi Dave, pure awesomeness! Your collection is just big and need. I like that kind of collecting different items for having fun in the woods. Maybe I can push my gear room to the size of yours 😉👍 Best regards from Germany Torsten ☺

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Torsten! I'm happy you liked it. With different gear it does make it more fun! Greetings from Georgia and thanks for watching

I enjoy watching all the great cookware add ons and creativity you share with us, you give us tons of ideas and help us keep our eyes open if and when we come across different pots and pans to grab them. Big high five from Germany.

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Always keep your eyes open for potential camp cookware. Greetings from Georgia!

Very nice collection Dave! You have the most impressive collection of gear I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing your many cook kits! Lol

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Brother

I tried cooking in a hide-out location, All my friends knew where I was from the food cooking. Now I raise it up a tree to cook in a self contained cooker I saw you make. Just need to figure out how much fuel to cook the meal, I drop in lit coals and pull the rope so it hides up a tall tree. Now it does not hang in the middle of the tree ready to catch it on fire. but now the smell of cooking food is so scattered in the wind. Invaders may never find it. Like I say, figure out the fuel so it cook but does not burn. You may need to let it hide till the cost is clear. Thanks Dave

@Reallybigmonkey1

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Bob! That's a great method to use. I can see the cooking smells just drifting around in the tree tops totally undetectable from the ground

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George, I'm glad you liked it

A superb vid Dave. As you say, over the years you have gathered about you an innumerable amount of kit! Pots, pans ovens and cook kits of all descriptions. Many hours of KZread video is contained in them. It never ceases to amaze me when you come up with a grill or pot to use in situations that I can’t ever imagine. To say thank you for the hours of enjoyment you’ve given us all, hardly seems enough, but thank you anyway. Keep up the great work Dave, you’re a star!

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! And yet this vid basically just showed the cookware. I never even showed the grill, ovens and hanging cook sets! Thanks for watching!

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

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

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