Scouting A New Area And My Rothco Tactical Vest
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2024
- Do backpacks hurt your back? How about trying a tactical vest! Here I wanted to scout out a new area and I figured it would be a good chance to wear my Rothco vest and have a chat about it.
Still one of my most favorite spots for great content, one major reason? You have the easiest going attitude and personality make the videos enjoyable to watch.
Thank you my friend! I try to keep this stuff as upbeat as possible
@@Reallybigmonkey1 you do Sir! Always a pleasure!
You are definitely the king of attachments lol,but really I'm serious,and them little water holes are probably full of life at night time getting a drink of water.Thanks for taking us along and it looked like a beautiful sunny Alabama day.You and the family have a great Christmas 🎄 but I'm sure you will have another adventure before then.Happy trails brother and you did good even without your camera man.
Spot on.
I've. Been watchin' Dave from the beginning, w/o a doubt my favorite guy for havin' fun in the woods and so cool to see his son grow up and become a young man with a awsome sense of humor. God Bless 'em both!!
One of the few bushcraft youtube creator still around ...and the best one!
Thank you Brother!
I really love all your videos Dave. I'm a disabled veteran trying to survive on $800 monthly for my dog, my son, and myself so it's taking me some time to scrape up the gear I feel I'll need. Soon as possible I'll be heading into the woods in Ky. or Ohio along the Ohio river. Seen too many old guys pass in hospitals so I'm determined to pass in the woods of old age. Thanks for the tricks and tips!
Thanks Jerry! Brother you're on the right track. And don't forget about homemade gear and estate sales and thrift stores. Those are great for equipment too. Take care and thanks for watching brother
That was really fun, discovering some new territory with you! The vest looks very cool, it seems very high quality for $89.00! Another great video by Americas ultimate Outdoorsman David Pearson, thanks for taking us along again! ⚡️🌎🐄👍🏻⚡️
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! That vest is definitely worth 89 bucks! Thanks for watching my friend
I have started my vest setup after watching your videos on vests and small survival kits. Lots of good information presented with a laugh and smiles!!!! Thank you!
Fantastic to hear that my friend! Enjoy your vests!
Most (not all, but most) people I see that throw a 300' spool of paracord into their pack tend to be wasteful with it. Constantly cutting off random lengths with no real repeatable plan in mind. Often a lot of clumsy knots, and sometimes a lot of cordage left behind when they leave. I hank mine in different lengths as you do, and have a pre-prepared ridgeline with 4 Prusik loops on it. 2 for tensioning a tarp, 2 for hanging something like a little lantern and a SAK. Little trick, if you don't like that one little knot you get at the end when you spool your line out, is to secure it with a clove hitch. Nice and secure, but automatically unties itself when you feed out the last of your line. I like having a small bowline on the other end; it's a quick index for feeding out, plus I often want a usable loop at the end of the line, so I just keep it there 😆.
Great video as always! Do you plan on showing that paracord bed, chair, table system? Definitely curious about that.
Oh I hear ya! Ive seen it a lot before. Especially with those new to paracord! Yes, Ill definitely show the bed chair and table later on. Thanks for watching
If you had bet me , that there was a bit of territory near your home that you were not familiar with, I'd be poorer today lol. Thanks for inviting us along. You are walking in grass and we have a couple inches of snow and an ice storm a couple hours north. Good to see that twinkle in your eye that only comes from rope and paracord, lol. Great chat, sir.
Lol, theres a few spots I havent seen thats within driving distance. No snow or ice yet, its actually pretty rare down south. I do love rope and paracord! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Tyler
Yea, I loved it when hiking through the woods you walk into that perfect spot. It’s magical.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Magical describes that spot! It was completely surrounded by dead dirty forests! Thanks for watching
I always enjoy hanging out with you! Interesting vest! Thanks for your continued honesty!
Fantastic to hear that Marci! And I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
This is going to be awesome, love tactical vests, watching now :D Have a great festive season Dave!!
Thanks Brother and enjoy!
Awesome spot found. Excellent ideas. Another great video
Thanks Mathew, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Brother
You're the only CZcamsr i 'd watch just hiking through the forest. and your skills and creativity and you deserve way more subscribers. Shout out to Nick too. good on you!
Thank you my friend!
Big Fun! Just found a canvas field vest and ready for ideas! thank you so much, Dave..........
That sounds great! You are very welcome and Thanks for watching
Very cool, always enjoy having fun in woods.
Thanks man.
I'm glad you liked it Anthony, thanks for watching brother
That is a very pretty and interesting place! The vest strapped to the tree is such a great idea for staying organized and keeping everything off the ground! Another great video, thank you!
Oh it's a very nice area, I plan on going back as soon as possible. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Beverly!
Thanks for the nice relaxing day in the woods. Now I am going to check out that machete.
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. It's a Schrade SCHKM1
The Sportsman’s Guide Military Surplus store had several different LBE vests for sale and I picked up two different ones. Full molly webbing on front and back. 11 bucks for one of em and the other was 15. I didn’t expect much but they looked really good in the catalog. The 15 dollar one even came with 6 pouches and has a water bladder pocket inside on the back. It has 2 pockets inside too. I bought an assortment of various pouches and set up each vest for different uses. All used, GI stuff and the quality is above my expectations. I ended up with two full setups for about the cost of one backpack and I agree with you on the added stability of the LBE type setup over a backpack. Of course the backpack has its usefulness when much more stuff needs to be packed with ya but for fair weather, 2 or 3 day trips…can’t beat em. I bought something similar to what you showed in this video several years ago and it was a pos. I sent it back and never tried one again, till I saw the military surplus stuff for so cheap. Figured it was worth a shot and I’m loving em. Great spot there Dave. 👍👍
Got a link....initial search didn't show the second option you spoke of
Thanks for the comments and you definitely got some good gear at a great price! Thanks for watching brother
I do know Sportsmen's guide sells out of the good deals fast
@@puddleduck4924 All I can suggest is to contact them. Request to be on their mailing list for catalogs and their email list too. I’ve learned the hard way that, by waiting till I get a catalog, all the popular stuff has been snatched up by the online buyers. Sportsman’s Guide has their Military surplus catalog and a separate outdoors catalog. Both have a good selection and reasonable prices for what you get. Many stellar scores too. I recently got a couple of 80% wool blankets that are large, only $20.00 each. Thick and heavy. I’ve learned that you can’t procrastinate there. If you see something, grab it then. If you aren’t happy with it, they have a good return policy. Good luck, hope this helps.
I made my own bush vest last spring. It's interesting how many characteristics it has in common with your commercial version. The whole back is molle straps, so I can mix and match various pouches to suit the occasion. Good to see that I was on the right track.
Sounds like a good set up!
I use an O.D green Blackhawk Strike Omega MOLLE vest for hunting. It dosen't have any pouches, which is great because it can be configured anyway that I need. It also has a sleeve for a CamelBak bladder, or it can be used to store a poncho or tarp.
Never heard of that one, Ill look it up!
Man please always make these videos. Love you content. Amazing been watching for years and years now. And really love the outdoors and I live in Alabama so cool to watch someone that’s just next door!
Fantastic to hear that! I absolutely love filming and editing so I plan on doing this as long as possible. Take care and thanks for watching
Cool area you were exploring there. I like the best concept... mainly because my days of lumping a 60lb. pack on my back are getting scarce. That looks like a fairly comfortable option. Thanks for sharing!
I've been back there twice and still love it! Ya gotta try a vest, they are very comfortable! Take care and thanks for watching brother
Great ideas. Looking forward to trying them out. Thank you
Thanks Ken, I'm glad you liked them. Thanks for watching
I always enjoy your videos Dave. Glad your out there man. Thank you!
Fantastic to hear that and I'm glad you like them! Thanks for watching
More good ideas for a vest!! Good work again .
Thanks Lester, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Dave,that sure is a nice looking camp site.You and Nick should set up a tarp or tent combo.....looking forward to see you next video....
Thanks Kenneth, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great video. Very interesting. Thanks Dave. 👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Ian
Wishing you and yours all the best on this coming Christmas . Looking forward to your up coming video's in the New year. Happy Trails
Thank you Mike! And I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year too!
Another good one, Dave! I do my paracord like you do except, I use my hand, thumb, and little finger for the smaller hanks. You can do the same thing with a larger rope using your neck and an outstretched hand. Just make sure you make the loop large enough to get your head out! :)
That tactical vest looks very comfortable and functional. You have a knack for picking the best camping spots, Dave.
Oh yes, very functional and modifiable! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Alex
@@Reallybigmonkey1 You’re most welcome, my friend; the pleasure is all mine. Your videos, and your outlook on life, convey a sense of well-being and serenity that have proven to be therapeutic for those of us who long to come closer to nature, but are mostly stuck in concrete jungles. I have a feeling many of us experience nature vicariously through your highly entertaining videos.
That vest seems to be very practical! Maybe ill get one for fishing gear. Thanks buddy.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Very practical and very comfortable to wear even when heavy. Thanks for watching
This is the gear you want to have by the night stand when unwarranted guests come knock'n. Anything Rothco is always a good purchase, good video Dave!
I agree! And I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I got two sp53’s because of you liking it. It’s such a solid and heavy blade. I like how the weight is blunt and therefore it doesn’t take heavy hits to do chopping.
That's fantastic you have two! They are definitely chopping beasts
Hi Dave! great way to utilize the vest. I have a Molle ll load bearing vest an a U.S. Army vest with a bunch of pouches on it that I already attached a butt pack to that's Woodland camo. You gave me some great ideas, Thanks! Looks like some great camping spots you found. I wish you would some camp tenting videos. I'm always in a tent. Take care brother. 👍🦺
Hello Jeff and I'm glad you liked it. I have the original LBV with Alice clips, no real deal ones with Molle but I want one. I'd figure tents might be boring since theres already so many on video? Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I would like to see your loadout bringing a tent in your Alice pack, it would be helpful. 👌
Nice set up David. I set one up in coyote tan years ago for rock huntin & prospecting, after watching your vid on the hunting vest. You and Nick have a HAPPY HOLIDAYS. TAKE CARE..
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Oh Id much rather have coyote than ACU! Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays to you too!
I am so glad you showed how to scout out a campsite! You have also given me ideas for a vest I do have, one of those neon orange jobbers that road crews use, which I wear out in hunting season! And now I know how to conserve my cordage (not cut it to pieces!) and put it in useable, pullable hanks! (I will re-do my yarn that way too!) Really appreciate the help, Dave!
I'm glad you liked it, and learned a few things! Thanks for watching
Nice bro. The MOLLE II waist pouch is probably my favorite piece of surplus gear. I've got 3 of them. I keep a bivy, poncho, and woobie, in one for a ready to go sleep system. Works great.
Sounds good to me Jim! That waist pouch is a fantastic piece of gear. I've only got two but I'd like more. Take care and thanks for watching brother
i never did like backpack's, course that was before you showed me how to use one. i like the vest. keep videos coming and i wish you the best.
I figure vests and backpacks both have their applications.I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Curt
😄 you walked in that new wooded area and were like a kid in a candy shop 😂🤣 I love it.
Lol! I was very excited to see the place! Thanks for watching Michael
Great video! I never thought of using a vest instead of a pack. I’ll be looking for one now.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Hey, Dave. Inwas thirsty for your bush coffee but reporting back to the home front is important. I understand. First of all, I ain't afraid of the widow makers. I am a divorcee. I am more concerned with orphan makers which would leave my son all alone at the tender age of 23. Secondly, I do not like wearing vest on a trail or a camping trip. I wore LBV's in my service days and I still wear life vest with lots of pockets when I go deep sea fishing. As far as fishing vest goes, I trained myself to put back the terminal tackles in the designated pockets when I am done because my tackles have to be readily accessible when needed. Alas, not so when I am camping. When I set out to go camping or hiking in my younger days, I would neatly pack my gear in the pockets of my vest. But for some unknown reason, I could not bring myself to put the items back where they belong. I usually stuff them in the front pocket of my pants. Pretty soon both of my front pockets would be bulging out and the side cargo pockets would soon be bursting at their seams. When I go home, my pants laiden heavy with most of my gear would arrive 3 hours after my empty vest and myself walk through the door. Now I use a Mollie II back pack with lots of big pouches and my pants pockets are only half full.
Thanks for the good video and tips. And Dave, for next time, fire and coffee?
Thanks for the comments. I love my fishing vest too but just like my hiking vests, I keep em all organized. I'd hate to misplace a Mora, saw or even a ferro rod. Take care and thanks for watching
I thought about building a vest 🤔 kinda like that. 👍 At the moment I got everything on a belt...Now, I need space for my one man tent ⛺ and sleeping bag and food ..and ,I like your vest idea 💡 THANKS, I REALLY ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS
A vest set up like this should fit the bill! Let me know how it goes and thanks for watching Ted
Glad you found an awesome new spot to play in! Always a fun time to be had in the woods, thanks ^o^
Thanks! It's definitely a spot I'll return to. Thanks for watching my friend
Good stuff Mr. P.! Thanks for the video. Be well brother. Good to see ya'.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and you take care
Stick jig for hanks is good to know for long length of paracord. But you can make small 50’ hanks on your hand. Wrapping figure eights around your thumb and pinky. There’s videos on it.
Ive seen that method, works good on short lengths.
Great little tools of the trade. That's how I wrap all my electric cords, except you stick the end through the holes so it doesn't come undone.
That setup might work for me bc of my back. Had major back surgery in February 2021 & I'm still hurting really bad on right side & when I lean over it just kills my back to where I just have to set down & rest. The only thing w/that is I'm only 5'5". It sucks being short....... lol....
Have a great day,
Chris from Missouri
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. This is perfect for a bad bad but probably bad for shorter folks. I wouldnt modify a brand new one but maybe if you could find a used one? Modify away! Take care and Thanks for watching Chris
Will Dave glad you found a new place, that's always exciting. As to that vest not so excited about that, when you open the video with the zipper doesn't work and it has a useless belt which is all true we can see that. It just leaves me scratching my head . The vest is a great idea I've had one which is a converted bird vest for probably 30 years or more it did go through about 3 modifications before I got it where I wanted it. I only us it on day trips fishing and hunting away from base camp. I have not used it in years now, as you get older you realize you don't need all that stuff hanging all over you for a walk around a lake fishing or up a river or stumbling through the brush hunting or just taking pictures . I do realize as you said it is a good idea for people with a back problem to reduce the weight of a back pack . This was a great video it has got the old brain cells firing again and another idea or 2 rolling around in the head . Take care HAPPY TRAILS.
Ah well, this particular brand of vest is not one of the good ones but it gets the idea of how you can outfit a vest to suit your needs. I think by removing the belt and adding a new zipper it will be ok. Well worth the 20 bucks I paid for it. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Mike
Look at the 5.11 tac vest… plenty of molle available for you to design it just the way you would like. Great video as always, keep up the great work. 🙏💪🇺🇸 Semper Fi.
Thanks for the info Anthony, I'll have a look and thanks for watching
Hellow David, thank you for showing me the "new" area you discovered. Often I feel that at my near surroundings the possibility to ernjoy the outdoors is as great as far away. Thnaks for sharing. Best regards from over the Atlantik, Michael
Hello Michael and I'm glad you liked it. Sometimes the hardest part of hiking and camping is finding a location. Thanks for watching my friend
HEY HEY HEY AGAIN. The tree I fear most for widow makers is a pine tree. Pathfinder has a canteen cup lid that fits well on a mil spec cup. I think you should do a yard stream once a month with open discussion about gear. My fanny pack like yours can hold a lot of gear. I bought mine on line for $7 but cannot remember the site. Those 3 small pouches, top left, are for pistol magazines, the 3 lower pouches, bottom right, are for rifle magazines. the lower belt is a pistol belt. The lower left area is for a cross / quick draw holster. Nice set up . Enjoyed the video . ,,, Oh when do we start production of "DAVES CAVES" ?
Pines are horrible around here due to beetle infestation! Thanks for the info and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great video and great deal on that Rothco vest!
Thanks Brian!
Excellence in the woods resumes!👍👍🇺🇸 Maby now I can get my vest set up right, keep up the great work!🤠👍🇺🇸
Thanks Steve! Now get that vest done brother!
I have an old ALICE lbv that I was setting up.. i dont have the woodland buttpack for it.. they're a bit hard to find now n days in woodland camo. I was trying to set it up like this. Always great videos brother! A pleasure to see you out n having fun my friend, its a great spot to get away.
Search online for "Enhanced G.I. Nylon Buttpack" They make a new one in woodland with Alice clips! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Brother
Good morning David! I like that style of vest. I have a couple like it that are military surplus in different patterns of camo. With all the available Molle pouches and the modern military fanny pack you can carry a lot of gear. It’s my favorite alternative to a back pack. I made a jig like yours for use at home after watching your video years ago. I was always awed by your ability to pull paracord without it tangling. I love exploring a new piece of ground. Thanks for taking us along.
Good morning Steve and I'm glad you liked it. Vests are highly under rated for camping and hiking. I think everyone should carry paracord this way. Thanks for watching
Mr Dave Canterbury carried hanks of paracord with a bowline on one end and a toggle on the other end. The toggle from one hank would fit into the bowline loop of another hank to make different lengths of line. Therefore 8 foot hanks could become a 8-16-24-32-40 foot line depending on how many hanks you carried. This saved you from cutting paracord into small pieces that may be useless for your next outing. You can also use different colour cords to identify different lengths. I carry one hank that fits around my waist twice. When I have to hang a pack or rig a tool line it is ready to go. I clip my gloves to the cord when I’m wearing it so that I don’t lose them.
That's a neat idea but I think folks should cut the lengths commonly used by them. For me paracord is cheap an lightweight so I always have a variety of lengths. I love the different colors for different lengths idea.
Awesome camping spot and an awesome vest. Not so sure about the bust-a-sag pistol belt though. :) Always enjoy your videos Dave. Merry Christmas!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Wayne! Lol, bust a sag belt? Thats hilarious! Thanks for watching
This was a good way to start a Friday morning!!!
Fantastic to hear that Shannon!
Thanks for the video Dave. Entertaining as usual. I like the idea of a vest. I made one once years ago, wasn't too bad but I couldn't carry a lot.. okay for me on a Day hike.
, I'm glad you liked it. Vest excel at day hikes, kinda iffy for camping unless you wanna go minimalist. Thanks for watching
Look like a great location for a Chef Dave’s Catch, Cook & Overnighter!
Oh I agree!
Nice vest, we had Tru-Spec on the bomb squad(forgot to turn it in :). The new location is calling for a Stealth Tarp Shelter Challenge . With the vest, how about adding Velcro strap at the bottom to help the zipper, and How about a plastic slide on your canteen pouch, then slide it in the mag pouches ? you would still be able to keep your tools in them, and carry water on the front. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Josh and you have some cool ideas! I definitely have to do something about that zipper. Thanks for watching Brother
Great video and a beautiful area. Video idea, when you go back to camp there and with all of that water, how about catching some crawdads and doing a low country boil for 2?? Seems like that would be a cool video.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and I like that crawdad idea!
Hello Dave , Don B here, another great vid, love the area, wonder where it is. Good tosee you again, avent seen you in a while. Tell Nick hello. Catch you later. Good luck and happy trails. 1/24/2022
Hello Don! Always good to hear from you. Nick says hi and we'll see you in the next one
Thanks Dave and God bless 🙏✌️
Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
Definitely looks like something I could try. Thanks for the tips. Now off to accomplish some honeydo projects.
Fantastic to hear that George!
Thanks Dave. Stay Well.
Thanks for watching and you take care Gigi.
I really like watching your inventions, and Tactics of doing things in the woods,I've gotten a lot of ideas from you , Dave ! And I Really get a kick out of checking out Dave and Nick's Army Navy Surplus store !!! 😁😂😉 Hope you guys had a good Turkey day, and I hope you guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year
Thanks Zeus, I'm glad you liked it all. No telling what Ill come up with next! Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays to you too my friend!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Dave, I have to ask you a question,is it, Dave and Nick's Army Navy Surplus store, or is it just Nick's Army Navy Surplus store ??? 😂 LoL 😂 JK 😂🤣 you guys have One of the Kewlest gear rooms !!! 🤔😎😁😉👊💪
Thanks Dave! A vid that lives up to the channel name... Fun In The Woods. I loved the tour of the woods part. I eagle eyed and found places that yeah, I can camp there. So good find. I also liked the tactical vest idea, good if you can afford it. I have to make do with what I have. Such is life. Merry Christmas my friend.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and its all about fun for me! That vest is kinda high new but for what I paid its a value! Thanks for watching and a Merry Christmas to you too!
Ive always thought my tac vest would double as a "survival" vest. I also found a body armor vest at a yard sale for $10.😊 look forward each 2 weeks for your videos. Have a Merry Christmas
BODY AMOR FOR $10 ? ,,, IT MIGHT BE OUTDATED AND UNRELIABLE , USE CAUTION
Sounds good to me Sam! Nothing beats yard sale or estate sale gear! The more I use vests the more I like em. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a Merry Christmas too!
Or out of certification
Wow....great minds think alike.....kindred spirits...used to call em LBE in the early 90's, but anyway, you're right about weight distribution...I took the military one and adapted a large MOLLE pack frame with the padded straps and belt...got canteen on front like yours...and some other pouches...the back has two sleep system carriers...that compact down.. in case I need em...got trailer hitch for my pack trailer I built...
Sounds like a fantastic set up!
always love army surplus tactical gear . anything with mad pockets lol . you know them three pockets you showed for the ferro rod and lighters would be great for large pill bottles full of tinder or a fishing kit or what ever . matches . and they would help keep things dry . ok our the man brother be looking forward to your next video as always . would love to see some shelter building in the future if your taking requests lol . take care my friend
Oh I agree, hard to beat any surplus gear. I'm a in one day out the next so I usually bring a tarp, tent or hammock. I rarely build complete natural shelters but I have in the past. Take care and thanks for watching brother
@@Reallybigmonkey1 you take care to buddy
Great show Dave.
I like this setup, it seems very organized.
You always have the coolest and usable ideas.
I wonder if the length or height of the vest can be shortened.? Like fold a horizontal hem ( a few inches ) near the bottom and sew it on a sewing machine.
You can always cut the stitches out later with a stitch ripper if you wanted to return it to original height.
Thank you and I hope you and your family have a great holiday, if we don't hear from you before hand.
Best regards.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I'll have to look at it a little closer to see if it can be hemmed but I definitely like that idea! Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays to you and your family
@@Reallybigmonkey1
Thank you
New place looks great. Can’t wait to see what kind of shelters or rope designs you come up with.
Oh its absolutely a quiet out of the way are I want to go back to! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Matt
You sir, just took backpacking to a whole new level for me. I have a bunch of ideas going through my head now! I'm pretty sure I can attach everything I need for a week long backpacking trip to a vest and save some weight doing so. I have the perfect vest to start with. Going to tell the wife to fire up that sewing machine!
Fantastic to hear that I'm glad you liked it the idea! Thanks for watching
Another good video Dave. I camped above the Platoro reservoir in Colorado where about half the giant pine trees were dead due to some infestation, that nite I could hear large branches and even whole trees falling and crashing down the mountain side. Unnerving to say the least. Yeah gotta be careful where you camp.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Jack. Ah man, that sounds like a camping nightmare!
The vest are hot in the summertime but fall and winter they work well.
Oh I agree, thanks for watching Kristie
aways love your videos, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a safe and happy new year
Thanks Br! We had a really good Christmas and let's all hope for a happy new year!
We have a lot of widow makers here from the last ice storm. Branches broken in the tops of trees from the weight of the ice that are still hanging on, but could drop with a strong wind. Even in yards where they can't be reached by a ladder and require a professional tree trimming lift to get to them. Have to be very careful around them.
Man that sounds dangerous! We don't get those freezing type conditions round here very often. Thanks for watching Jack
Great video and gear review👍.I,m a long time viewer , new subscriber.Love your channel.The outdoors ,bush craft , knives and,gear are some of my favorite thing and you do a great job combining and reviewing them.Top Notch.Just to let you know some of my favorite videos on You tube are your older ones , in witch you were showing you small knife, bigger knife, small survival kit, combos all in one custom sheath keep up the good work.🐒
Thanks Freddie, I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the sub! I kinda feel like the small knives attached to the machetes are my trademark, or what Im known for. I have no idea why it didnt catch on so widespread with others. Thanks for watching my friend!
That's a really cool vest, Dave. That patch of bush though looks awesome, I bet you can have some really great nights out there throughout the winter. Thanks again Dave and take care mate 👍🙂
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Mike! Definitely seems like a nice camping spot! Thanks for watching Brother
Hi dave nice to see you ,
I'm still hear ,
Love from Robert 🇬🇧
Hello Robert and it's always great to hear from you!
Nice to explore a new area. I like the cordage wrap hack. Nice equipment and video Dave. You take care and have a good Christmas and Holidays.
Thanks Quinn, I'm glad you liked it and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
That was an amazing place to go wild camping !! You could bring a water purification like a lifestraw or a grayel and you would be set . I do a little leather working just as a hobby but the gun belts always go on your hips instead of your waist . That way it's comfortable drawing your gun out of the holster. If you look at all the old time westerns they are all that way . Although I think police wear them a little higher . Amazing video as always Dave! Thank you for showing us that vest . I think im going to save for one . I think it would be awesome piece of kit !! Anyways thank you for all the great advice as always !!! Take care and stay safe my friend !! Ps thank you for showing me where I could find that elastic cord !! I'm making a new knife sheath and that will help with the ferro rods
Thanks Troy, I'm glad you liked it. Man that is so screwed up how low they have that belt! I need to modify mine. Take care and Thanks for watching
All I would need with a vest like that is a survival staff. Maybe you can make a video on a survival staff ? Also a video on a vehicle to get you out to the woods .
I actually had a design on a staff, I may need to build one! Thanks for watching Jessie
Nice one Dave. Thanks Much!
Thanks Gary, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
There are a lot of options to personalize the vest. Then whoever is wearing it can have exactly what they need or want. Looks pretty good. Great video. Thanks.
Absolutely, the customization of it is it's real beauty. Take care and thanks for watching Tressa!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 you're welcome. You snd Nick have a Merry Christmas!🎄
@@TressaZimmerman Thanks and you have a very Merry Christmas too!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 thanks
That looks like a great place to camp and really scenic. Look forward to seeing a video of your camp set-up there. The vest was interesting... I don't really like them much myself as I find them a bit too bulky when loaded up. The zips are a real pain when they separate like that, no matter what the garment. I was shown a technique once where you get a pair of pliers and squeeze the runner together a small amount. This stops the zip from separating. It often works and I've done it several times successfully though if you squeeze it too much, it ruins the zip. I think your idea of velcro is the better option in this case. More reliable. An interesting watch from you as always. Many thanks and look forward to seeing you at that new site before long. 😃👍👍👍🔥
I love this area and I'll definitely return to it. This is a plastic zipper so I don't know if that'll help but it's worth trying. Take care and thanks for watching
I picked-up your technique for bundling paracord , now all my bundles are quick to deploy . 👍👍👍👍👍
Fantastic to hear that Mikel! Thanks for watching
AWESOME Idea 💡!!!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
looks like my neck of the woods, northeast al, maby georgia, southerin tenn. miss. or lousina. one of my favorite chans.
Yep, Northwest Georgia. Thanks for watching Van
Thanks for a new video, I look forward to watching a little later today! :) _John_
Thanks for stopping by John!
It's so green, I doubt your place was flooded during summertime - maybe it was too dry the last couple of years to flood it as they used to in former years.
IMHO a tactical vest is a very good alternative to a backpack - as you mentioned, you can outbalance the load much better. Almost every tactical vest comes with velcro at the shoulder - if you shorten them, the pistol belt would ride higher and could possible take some weight too. With a proper backpack -setup you want about 80% of the weight resting on your waist to comfort your spinal disks on a long trail or with a heavy load, that's impossible with a vest or a backpack without frame. A Merry X-Mas to you and your family, stay safe Dave
I believe the first area where all the trees and vines were muddy was definitely in the flood plane. The area that was green was really high ground, probably never ever flooded. The more I fool with vests and weight distribution the more I'm intrigued. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching, and a Merry Christmas to you!
Excellent stuff! Thanks.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
Very similar to the butterfly hank that Mors showed years ago. He did the figure 8 on his hand and used a button knot to hold. Well done!! Like this method also.
Its pretty much the same principle but you can distance the sticks for longer lengths. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Lance
Good stuff Brother Dave! Thumbs up~John
Thank you Brother John!
I like the vest. I will get out more with your inspiration. Paracord wrap trick is cool.
Sounds great Doug!
Hi Dave. Thanks for that especially the paracord hanking. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel.
Hello Nigel! I'm glad you liked it brother and thanks for watching!
Gotta hate when those pots go rouge and you have to put it down. Always sad thing to do.
Great vest brother. Thanks for the video
Lol! Stupid run away pots. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Brother
Areas with lots of thorns are great to "disperse" camp in , nobody hangs around long and if you spend a little time , you can usually find trails and paths through them you can use. It helps to have on the "no stickum" gear.
Very well said William
Hey Dave, seen a small video about this company that makes like a ball cap and inside is some little pockets on the inside to put a few emergency items, I’d love to see your take on something like that, maybe a larger type hat. Great video, and can’t wait to see the ones you were mentioning.
Thats a new one to me, Ill have to look it up. I had a few items in a boonie hat years ago but it was homemade. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great area !! Vest looks like a cool option , for use with a LW kit . Be safe out there ... Gubs
Thanks Gubs, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I think is time for a Dave's custom tactical vest. Take the magazines pouches off and add molly all over. Leave some of them if you need them. Them you can put whatever you need. And by the way. Will be easy to add other pouches in the front to help balance the vest. Will watch that video!
Sounds good to me! I think my sewing machine can handle this material so I may just do that. Take care and thanks for watching Joe