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Hiking the trails of Stone Mountain | Places to Camp & Hike | North Carolina
Stone Mountain State Park is located in Alleghany and Wilkes counties, approximately 60 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This park boasts a 600-foot granite dome, which has been designated as a National Natural Landmark. Additionally, you’ll find the historic Hutchinson Homestead, a beautifully restored mid-19th-century farm situated at the base of the mountain. We skipped the homestead, but plan to take this hike on our next visit to the park.
Address: 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668
GPS Coordinates: Latitude 36.3873, Longitude -81.0273
Stone Mountain State Park offers hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and rock climbing. You can explore approximately 20 miles of...
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They started biting all at once - What a Fish Tale!
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The secret? We think it's our bait. When saltwater fishing we use a combination of shrimp and Fishbites. It's a concoction that has worked consistently for several years. (Bait & Equipment links below) Our reels are Okuma Avenger Series reels and as you can see, they take quite a beating. Our rods are Quantum Blue Runner medium action rods from the big box store in our neighborhood. We have to ...
Northrup Falls - a little bit of paradise!
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Northrup Falls drops over 60 feet into a deep pool that is perfect for swimming and it's just.a short hike through the Colditz Cove Natural Area. This is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Tennessee and the trail to the falls passes through rock walls and lush vegetation that make you feel like you are in a rainforest. There were very few people on the trail and for most of the morning w...
He blamed it on his pants! | Bouldering & Slots at OBED Wild & Scenic River
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What an AWESOME place to explore! We’re a little to old for bouldering, but John did some anyway! And the little slot canyon was a blast! The trail is right off the Lilly Bluff Overlook parking area. Boulder Trail 36.1028750755649, -84.72123333135818 Timestamps 00:00 - 01:27 Hermit Cave? 01:27 - 04:16 Slots 04:16 - 05:07 Boulder Field 05:07 - 06:48 John Tries Bouldering! ABOUT OUR CHANNEL We ar...
We Got to Meet SPARTAN! | Obed Wild & Scenic River | Lilly Bluff & Potters Falls
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The Obed River System is a rare example of a wild and free-flowing river in the Eastern United States. It has been protected as the Obed Wild and Scenic River since October 1976, when it became part of the National Park System. The river offers scenic views, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities for visitors such as hiking, bouldering, white water rafting and fishing and hunting. Loc...
A Peaceful Day Walking in the Woods
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A simple walk in the woods reminds us to practice mindfulness, laugh, and enjoy the present moment with a thankful heart and much gratitude. This was the first stop on a two-week road trip through the southeast states of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. So be sure to come back and see where we went next! High Falls State Park Address: 76 High Falls Park Dr, Jackson, GA, 3...
Places to Camp in Georgia | High Falls | Waterfalls | Ruins
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In this video we'll show you the largest waterfall south of Atlanta in Georgia and take you for a hike along the river's edge. We'll show you the ruins of an old power plant and goof off a little like we always do. This was the first stop on a two-week road trip through the southeast states of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. So be sure to come back and see where we went ...
Florida Springs | Juniper Springs | Swimming & Hiking
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Spend the day with us at Juniper Springs. Situated in the Ocala National Forest the Juniper Springs Wilderness Area is a great place to visit if you love spending time in the Florida outdoors. Timestamps 00:00 - 01:13 Camp Breakfast 01:13 - 03:00 Florida Scenic Trail (section hike) 03:00 - 05:25 Swim Juniper Springs 05:25 - 07:04 - Camp Cook 07:04 - 07:25 - Night Crawler 07:25 - 08:08 Breakfast...
Places to Camp in Florida | Juniper Springs | Park Overview | Bear tracks | Camp Cook
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The most beautiful spring we've visited so far! Juniper Springs and the surrounding Juniper Springs Wilderness Area are great places to visit if you love nature and adventure. You can swim in the crystal-clear spring water, hike along the scenic trails, or camp under the stars and maybe even spot a few bear prints in the sand. There are also canoe and kayak rentals available, so you can explore...
Wild Florida Cracker Horses | Endangered | Paynes Prairie | Places to Hike & Camp | Florida
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Wild Horses in Florida?!? Absolutely! We were able to film a small herd of Wild Florida Cracker Horses living in the basin at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL We are a couple of part-time van campers who love to explore the US National and State parks on a budget. We work full-time and have health issues, but we don't let that stop us from living our best life ever. We'll s...
Morning Hike | Endangered Whooping Crane | Paynes Prairie | Places to Hike & Camp | Florida
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Once on the brink of extinction the Whooping Crane is still a critically endangered species, and we were so lucky to see one in the wild at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL We are a couple of part-time van campers who love to explore the US National and State parks on a budget. We work full-time and have health issues, but we don't let that stop us from living our best life...
DIY | Firestarters | Vanlife Survival Gear | Be Prepared for the Unknown
Просмотров 51810 месяцев назад
What kind of survival gear do you keep in your van? One thing we never go without is firestarters! We use these to start our campfires for cooking and warmth. They are pretty much fail proof. We also keep a canister in our daypacks while hiking, because you never know when the unknown will happen. Compatible with ferro rods, lighters, and matches. This site contains affiliate links to products....
Barely a Bison Spotting | Paynes Prairie - About the Park | Places to Camp | Florida
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Barely a Bison Spotting | Paynes Prairie - About the Park | Places to Camp | Florida
Wekiwa Springs | Hiking & History | Places to Camp | Florida
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Wekiwa Springs | Hiking & History | Places to Camp | Florida
Wekiwa Springs | Water Activities & Campground | Places to Camp | Florida
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Wekiwa Springs | Water Activities & Campground | Places to Camp | Florida
Whitewater Rapids at Big Shoals | Florida State Parks
Просмотров 83Год назад
Whitewater Rapids at Big Shoals | Florida State Parks
A Beautiful Hike through Providence Canyon | East Coast Hikes
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A Beautiful Hike through Providence Canyon | East Coast Hikes
Beautiful Waterfalls | Van Camping & Hiking | Desoto State Park, Alabama
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Beautiful Waterfalls | Van Camping & Hiking | Desoto State Park, Alabama
Easiest Non-ADA Cave Tours | Mammoth Cave National Park
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Easiest Non-ADA Cave Tours | Mammoth Cave National Park
Van Life Tips | Portable Toilet Gels, Pellets, Pads & Litter Test | Van Life
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Van Life Tips | Portable Toilet Gels, Pellets, Pads & Litter Test | Van Life
Camper Van Table | Adjustable | Lagun Style Mount
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Camper Van Table | Adjustable | Lagun Style Mount
Simple Improvements to the Camper Van | Van Life | Camper Van Builds
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Simple Improvements to the Camper Van | Van Life | Camper Van Builds
Standing Stone State Park | Tennessee |
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Standing Stone State Park | Tennessee |
Van Life Camping Tips | Portable Toilets | Things to Consider
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Van Life Camping Tips | Portable Toilets | Things to Consider
FREE! 3 Days 14 Easy Stops in the Great Smoky Mountains NP
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FREE! 3 Days 14 Easy Stops in the Great Smoky Mountains NP
Tallulah Gorge State Park | Amazing Waterfalls & Hiking
Просмотров 38Год назад
Tallulah Gorge State Park | Amazing Waterfalls & Hiking
Magnolia Springs State Park | Camp Lawton | Georgia
Просмотров 61Год назад
Magnolia Springs State Park | Camp Lawton | Georgia
Small but Clean! Campground Review | Magnolia Springs State Park | Georgia
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Small but Clean! Campground Review | Magnolia Springs State Park | Georgia
United States Road Trips | National Park Adventures | How to Travel Affordably | This is who we are
Просмотров 236Год назад
United States Road Trips | National Park Adventures | How to Travel Affordably | This is who we are
Our First Paddling Adventure | Kayaking at Silver Springs | We're Hooked!
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Our First Paddling Adventure | Kayaking at Silver Springs | We're Hooked!

Комментарии

  • @14wheels75
    @14wheels75 6 месяцев назад

    No history here.

  • @akmccue
    @akmccue 6 месяцев назад

    My personal preference would be to get rid of the music. 🤷‍♂️

  • @freethemcgees
    @freethemcgees 6 месяцев назад

    We want to thank our girls for leading us to this beautiful place!

  • @JakkiousEliot
    @JakkiousEliot 6 месяцев назад

    I don’t believe that that was a very fair test. you used an ounce of dry stuff and half a gallon a liquid. thats not a real world test and I think that this whole video you did was totally biased towards the lasyl stuff because you’re an Amazon affiliate for that product. Nobody pees half a gallon at one time and that’s not actually how regular people use the dry material that you used when they are out camping or enjoying the outdoors. I know I can’t be the only one that saw how ridiculous and biased this test was.

  • @MichaelWilliams-ro9bm
    @MichaelWilliams-ro9bm 6 месяцев назад

    Cassette toilet , cheapest way overall.

  • @homesteadhomie7855
    @homesteadhomie7855 7 месяцев назад

    I just use 4 gallon trash bags with the pull tie. And horse bedding pine pellets from Tractor Supply. Been using this system for 7 years. The pellets soak up the liquids and cover the solids. No leaks because there is no liquid because the pellets soak it up. Works great in my van. Just tie it up, and toss in the garbage.

  • @HoneyBerighthere-Saysarath
    @HoneyBerighthere-Saysarath 7 месяцев назад

    10 cent a bag at the grocery store. It used to be free.

  • @rickhiggins6521
    @rickhiggins6521 7 месяцев назад

    I use pine pellets for our cats. Once used they turn to saw dust. I set the saw dust in old pillow cases out in the sun to air out. Then we use it in the bag for #2 and it works great. We use a separator and pour the urine out separately.

  • @tiffanymj1
    @tiffanymj1 7 месяцев назад

    What came of the poo odor nuetralizer tests?

  • @user-yo8fh4gc4f
    @user-yo8fh4gc4f 7 месяцев назад

    Brilliant

  • @MakeYourOwnMattress
    @MakeYourOwnMattress 7 месяцев назад

    Vinegar + water with a few drops of essential oil is best for odor control and the cheapest solution. I found adding coffee grounds to the pine pellets is the best for controlling smells to cover #2 (and the timing usually works out :) Biggest cost savings and amount of waste sent to land fill would be from simply using a urine diverter and not solidifying your urine. It's beneficial to dispose of urine on plants if you are in nature and easy to dispose urine in public toilets if you use smaller vessels for collection and you use a good amount of vinegar to remove the odor.

  • @stuartstuart866
    @stuartstuart866 7 месяцев назад

    The five gallon bucket is top heavy, as you mentioned, and the height make storage more challenging. I found a shorter bucket with the same opening at the top, so the snap on toilet seat fits perfectly. I picked up the short bucket from an oil recycling center a number of years ago.

  • @stuartstuart866
    @stuartstuart866 7 месяцев назад

    Great video. I have used the pine pellets with urine in a plastic bottle and even after a week in the hot desert, only a pine smell emitted from the container. I have not experimented fecal material, but I have heard countless times not to mix the two (fecal and urine) if you wish to control odors.

  • @aurora571000
    @aurora571000 8 месяцев назад

    Did you report the sighting on eBird? It would help the scientists track it.

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 7 месяцев назад

      I reported it to U.S. Fish & Wildlife and to the WCCA, although I never heard back from either so I'm hoping I did it correctly. Is ebird where I should report sightings if I should be lucky enough to see another in my lifetime?

  • @mep4488
    @mep4488 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for such really good tips!

  • @roundstone2020
    @roundstone2020 9 месяцев назад

    Wow, great video, sold

  • @angelika77st
    @angelika77st 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the information. I personally rather use the pine pelets, you just have to use more. They can be used on the lawn afterwards as compost for non edible plants...

  • @larkinstentz6735
    @larkinstentz6735 9 месяцев назад

    how is the lycel disposed of

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 9 месяцев назад

      You can throw it in the trash just as you would any diaper, dog waste bag, puppy pee pad, or adult incontinence product. The product is degradable.

  • @dross24MA
    @dross24MA 9 месяцев назад

    Two things: 1. I believe the pee-pads did as well as they did because they are filled with a product similar to the Li-syl (at least my dog's are). 2. You tested water, not urine, so might the chemical reaction for both pellets and litter be different with urine versus water? Still, I appreciate that you did some testing for us. Thanks😊

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 9 месяцев назад

      Because we use the lysal on a regular basis I can attest to the reaction with urine being consistent with the reaction with water. We use the pine pellets in the bottom of our animal cages and there seems to be no different of a reaction with animal waste either. And I agree, my assumption was the same as yours as to why the puppy pads performed so well. I know the test is not perfectly scientific, but I did the best with what I had to work with. 😉❤️

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA 8 месяцев назад

      .@@freethemcgees Thanks for the input

  • @ToyBoxPoleStudio
    @ToyBoxPoleStudio 9 месяцев назад

    thank you for the video .... just to clarify, the lasyl DOES work to contain /dehydrate / solidify poop? I use the pine pellets for cat litter do I already had those on hand and yes those trap oder well and dehydrate poop for a faster compost and breakdown of bacterial

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 9 месяцев назад

      IMHO the lasyl does NOT do an adequate job controlling poop odor at all. It's awesome for urine, and extremely compact, but pine pellets are the best for odor when it comes to 💩. We'd hoped to find a more compact and lightweight solution, but nothing does the job any better so far.

    • @ToyBoxPoleStudio
      @ToyBoxPoleStudio 9 месяцев назад

      @@freethemcgees thank you very much! I too was looking for a more space saving option. I guess I will stick with the pine. Appreciate it. Happy travels

  • @TheWtfnonamez
    @TheWtfnonamez 9 месяцев назад

    I fill my potty with the skulls of my vanquished enemies! (and kitty litter)

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 9 месяцев назад

      Oh My! That's hilarious! This has got to be the funniest comment I've read so far!🤣🤣🤣

  • @tinasally379
    @tinasally379 9 месяцев назад

    Wow that is so cool!!!! Thank you for posting, I didn't know about that product. ❤❤❤❤

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 9 месяцев назад

      You're welcome! It has performed great for us. We hope you have the same success!

  • @Michelle-bw1xg
    @Michelle-bw1xg 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks, very informative analysis. Just got a standard minivan and will have many things to buy over time to do self sufficient trips. Lasyl could be a game changer for its weight, space. Eager to watch your video on bags next.

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 9 месяцев назад

      A minivan! That's fantastic! Minimal is the way to go. We've learned just how much stuff we don't need by traveling light. We hope you have some great adventures!

  • @aleydasosa1134
    @aleydasosa1134 9 месяцев назад

    So beautiful

  • @MsRotorwings
    @MsRotorwings 9 месяцев назад

    Why would you want to solidify urine? When you solidify it you need to throw it out. That just adds to waste in a landfill. Why not just collect your urine in a container and dump it in the weeds? And just use pine pellets for #2. With cat litter the end product is too heavy compared to the pine pellets.

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 9 месяцев назад

      Good question, as I know a lot of people do this. Contrary to popular belief, urine is not sterile and poses a public health safety risk. Urine contains any of over 100 identified bacteria; these bacteria can cause disease outbreaks and effect biodiversity. Biodiversity: Urine should be diluted with water at a rate of 1:5 to 1:8 to reduce the risk of damage to vegetation and when this is not reasonable one should do their business on rocks or gravel. Public Safety: Due to the contamination risk in high use areas enough concern has been generated that the NPS and BLM have issued statements concerning the proper disposal of ALL human waste products and not only encourage, but at times (in sensitive areas) require that all waste including urine and paper be a part of your leave no trace practices. I hope this answers your question. And YES! Strongly agree with you that pellets are superior to Kitty litter!

  • @flyinhawaiian7226
    @flyinhawaiian7226 10 месяцев назад

    Girl, the music has gotta go.

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      Aww. I was enjoying the spooky vibe of the impending zombie apocalypse! LOL!

  • @flyinhawaiian7226
    @flyinhawaiian7226 10 месяцев назад

    Put ur bucket in a small square crate. Bungie up and secure crate. Simple

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      This is a clear example of minimalism and utilitarianism in design. The aesthetic aspect is not emphasized, but the functionality is prioritized over the appearance. This is a reasonable choice for some as function is the primary concern - form is more about personal appeal and therefore highly subjective. 👍💯!

  • @wordsbykatarina
    @wordsbykatarina 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely wonderful and cool video! How much lasyl do you use? Also, what bags do you use for toilet? (Sorry if I missed in video)

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      We use 1 capful at a time and that usually does the trick for the entire day plus. We have a video on how I make the bags we use here: ruclips.net/video/K2pyyADRERc/видео.html

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 10 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful and enchanting trail my friend! Place looks so exotic 🥾🥾

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      Much gratitude! There's beauty in the most unexpected places in all of nature.

  • @kim9477
    @kim9477 10 месяцев назад

    Your videos are so so sooo helpful! Thank you. Love it.

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! We're glad you found some of the information useful!

  • @sandrakimmons2735
    @sandrakimmons2735 10 месяцев назад

    Good information! Thanks for sharing.

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and the kind comment!

  • @thommajor3602
    @thommajor3602 10 месяцев назад

    Is this a place I could camp for free with a small pull behind camper

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 9 месяцев назад

      No. This is a paid campground and since making the video they have started a reservation system here as well, but you can reserve same day. You could easily get in a pull behind. We've seen full sized Class A campers in this campground.

  • @freethemcgees
    @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

    We are testing a mixture of the pine pellets and gel combined to make a single product that also controls odor from #2. So far we are not impressed with the results but will continue to test with varying measurements. The next test will be to use the two products independently. Using the Lasyl as the base for solidifying urine and urine odor control and then sprinkling the pellets that have been converted into sawdust over #2 when required. We'll keep you posted. 🚐🚽Edit: This test is designed for those of you who do not want to deal with a urine diverter and prefer a one bag method.

  • @SK-ki1te
    @SK-ki1te 10 месяцев назад

    What good was the smell test with just water??

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      You're right! Absolutely no value other than to see if we liked the smell before the product becomes contaminated! Great point! LOL!

    • @SK-ki1te
      @SK-ki1te 10 месяцев назад

      Thx!

  • @Imperio112
    @Imperio112 10 месяцев назад

    Hey, have you ever tried sawdust? I heard many times that it adsobs very good and it ist of course very cheap. Sorry my english, thank you fpr your vid! Greetings from far away Germany/Cologne-Bonn

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      Hello to Germany! We are currently testing a formula where we turn the pellets into sawdust (the pellets are a compressed form of sawdust) and mix it with the urine absorbing powder for added moisture absorption. We also threw in a bit of lemon scent using a carpet freshening product scented with essential oil because we really liked the lemon scent of the expensive Eco Gel we used to use. We're allowing the "used" product to sit in the sun in a closed container to see how well it does with odor control long-term. If the test is successful, we'll post a video with the results.

  • @grasshopperjumpalot2962
    @grasshopperjumpalot2962 10 месяцев назад

    Pellets! easy and cheap

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      Yes they are! A little on the heavy and bulky side but definitely the cheapest option.

    • @grasshopperjumpalot2962
      @grasshopperjumpalot2962 10 месяцев назад

      A little dab will do you dont need alot@@freethemcgees

  • @brocky436
    @brocky436 10 месяцев назад

    Wallpaper paste granules?

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 10 месяцев назад

      That's a new one for us! Have you tried it? If so, how well did it work?

  • @ky8465
    @ky8465 11 месяцев назад

    This is the best option I have found to date! Tried many different ones and yours is the best! Thank you! Thank you!

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 11 месяцев назад

      Great to hear! Thank you for the positive feedback! 😁❤️

  • @seabliss22
    @seabliss22 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for doing this. I'd love to see what the pine pellets do with more of them. Also what a mix of pine pellets and Lysel does.

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees 11 месяцев назад

      We recently made a mixture of the pine pellets (after we turned them to saw dust, as recommended by a viewer) with the Lysol and a little carpet freshener (strictly for the pleasant odor). We're testing them for absorbance and odor control for those who don't want the hassle of dealing with a urine separator. We'll post the results after testing it a few times.

    • @seabliss22
      @seabliss22 11 месяцев назад

      @@freethemcgees thank you

    • @HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub
      @HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub 10 месяцев назад

      In use them in my class b rv rather than water going in the black tank. Two scoops last 24 hours with no odor or leaks, and the texture is like damp sand. I line the toilet bowl with a good quality trash bag. But, for space, I may try the Lasyal.

  • @TeddyBearFarmer
    @TeddyBearFarmer 11 месяцев назад

    Nice thank you

  • @shwartz166
    @shwartz166 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much, it was quite enjoyable, watching and learning your methods. Looking forward for More.

  • @raytribble8075
    @raytribble8075 11 месяцев назад

    Possums come visit my house all the time… I have a scrap food spot and they love my leftovers…

  • @ADORATION_OFFICIAL
    @ADORATION_OFFICIAL 11 месяцев назад

    My boi was asleep and yall woke him up.

  • @arturoalcantar2669
    @arturoalcantar2669 Год назад

    OF MY OWN TESTING ***FOR SMELL ONLY***...1 CUP OF PINE PELLETS NEUTRALIZES 1 GALLON OF URINE... LOTS OF GREAT INFO...THANKS FOR SHARING!!

  • @judyblackmancallender3663
    @judyblackmancallender3663 Год назад

    Absolutely magnificent! Magical.

  • @judyblackmancallender3663
    @judyblackmancallender3663 Год назад

    Yes! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.😅❤ God bless.

  • @cherylreiter2107
    @cherylreiter2107 Год назад

    Too long for such a simple subject.

  • @MomCheeto4
    @MomCheeto4 Год назад

    Hmmm, I'm wondering if you happen to have unfortunately picked up a bad bag of pellets because we've been using them for a couple of years and they not only absorb quickly but a lot! However, that was quite a lot of water, imo, and I think it would have been more fair to use the amount that most people put out each time they do "number 1". Our "Luggable Loo" gets used many times/day and the pellets always absorb and expand. Sometimes we have sprinkled a few more in but again, they continued to expand with every use and I also noticed that when you went back and gave each container a shake, that the pellets looks almost completely dissolved which is something I have NEVER seen them do and why I wonder if you may have just gotten a bad bag. Normally, they would have been totally expanded. We had also initially tried the kitty litter and you're right, it failed.

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees Год назад

      Thanks for your thoughts, and sorry for the long response. I hope to explain why the test was performed in the way it was. I hear what you are saying, it did seem to be an unfair test due to the amount of water, but to use less water just so the pellets would perform better, would not have been a controlled experiment. The reason I say this, is that the puppy pee pads (equal weight) and the powder (half the weight) had no problem absorbing that amount of water, whereas the kitty litter and the pellets (with equal weight to the puppy pads and double the weight of the powder) could not. The point of the experiment was to find out which product was the most absorbent overall by weight - as to figure out the other factors, (cost per ounce needed & end volume of solid waste produced) and I thought the results were pretty conclusive. As for the amount of water I used, I explained that it was equivalent to the amount of urine produced by a single person in a day. So yes, pellets would work, but you would have to keep adding them, as you said, meaning the weight of the material needed to absorb the same amount of liquid would have far exceeded the puppy pads and powder. This would result in much more product having to be used, and a larger volume of material to be discarded by the end of the day. Since I had to decrease the amount of powder product by half to perform the test in a half gallon jar also demonstrates that its absorbency rate is superior - even to the puppy pads. That said, the pellets win the smell test hands down and for covering the odor of #2 - nothing we have tried comes close! I even use them in the bottom of my Iguana enclosures at our home, given iguanas have a very low liquid discharge, the pine pellets last quite a long time and their habitats do not smell like a zoo. We also use them (or cedar shavings) to help mask the smell of #2 in the portable toilet in our van, by sprinkling them over the top. As suggested, by a viewer, this works best if you turn the pellets into a powder first. And also, they are cheap, albeit bulky. So, I agree they serve a purpose and definitely have their place in the portable toilet world - lot's of people use them - it's just not the most practical or compact go to for urine. All of that said, for urine, which is the bulk of our solid waste (we attempt to only #2 in an emergency as there are usually bathrooms at trailheads, stores, gas stations, parks, restaurants, etc., this helps us keep odor control issues in the van to a minimum) we have yet to find a product that performs as well as the powder. I hope this brought a little clarity that may not have been explained sufficiently in the video. Happy Travels!

    • @MomCheeto4
      @MomCheeto4 Год назад

      @@freethemcgees Got it, thanks!

  • @KingdomFTX
    @KingdomFTX Год назад

    😎 Are these one time use bags with #2 and #1 in it or how many uses would you say of both #1 and #2 does your system give you before you change out the bag? Thanks! ✌️

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees Год назад

      How long you can use them is a personal preference, depending on how many people are using the system and if you take extra measures for odor control when #2 is involved. Personally we use them for 2-3 days before changing the bag and try to limit using them for solid waste when possible. When #2 is involved, we usually change the bag ASAP as a courtesy to the other sharing the space. Hope this helps.

    • @KingdomFTX
      @KingdomFTX Год назад

      ​@@freethemcgees Yes that helps quite well. So what is your containment solution if you are out boondocking for a week and cannot dispose of the bags. Let's say you don't have any other bathroom situation and you go #2 each day, which gives you several bags to contain onboard your van. How do you handle this?

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees Год назад

      The situation dictates. If we're not near a disposal receptacle, we use cedar shavings and use the bag more than once for #2 if necessary. But usually we just put the used bags by the back tire outside the van until we move on. It's not a perfect solution, that would be a class A, B, or C with holding tanks and chemicals and deodorizers, but we're not ready to make that investment yet!. Maybe when we're older and full-time. Lol!

  • @knegirl
    @knegirl Год назад

    Well the lasyl be heavy when fully all soak up? Thanks

    • @freethemcgees
      @freethemcgees Год назад

      The weight will be almost equivalent to the amount of liquid introduced. One gallon will be a little over 8 lbs. respectively.