Thanks fpr putting this here, I really didn't see it above and I was worried because you sounded stressed! But your control made the vocal content even handed though not your normal calm. I am the sort who would enjoy football if it just sounded like golf! lol Lovely spot Slim.
That's true in so many things....people must self-regulate so as to not intrude on other's freedoms, so we can all enjoy the best that life has to offer without regulators ruining it for everyone.....thanks Slim 🤓
This is why the Walmart overnighting is disappearing. It went from overnighting to living in the parking lot. Last winter while in Florida we noticed a couple of class a living in a Walmart parking lot over the course of our visit to the area. Slides were out generator running and lawn chairs out. True boondocking......yep leaving trash and human waste everywhere.....making new campsites and cutting down live trees. With all the no outdoor types buying RVs now more areas will close because of either their lack of knowledge or poor outdoor ethics
Walmart should not be a place we’re people stay over night. That’s only for people that wants to buy at Walmart. Just imagine the wear and tear on the parking lot when people are using it overnight.
@@exploringnature6319 as a man of small means an included night after food purchase allows my travels. Living on the east coast there isn't a lot of free camping and a campground isn't in my budget every night while traveling.
@@jerrygundrum1 with a little planning there are some free places to camp especially in Florida. The trick to keeping the free camping in parking lots is cleaning up after ourselves and others and being knowledgeable about Leave no Trace and Tread Lightly. We all need to try and teach these principles to the new on the road. The tricky part is approaching the offenders in a loving and non preachy way. Best wishes in your travels.
Decades ago, before my back started going out, I was an extreme light weight hiker and camper. I evolved a very reliable stove out of stuff I had with me: three aluminum tarp stakes and a bit of aluminum foil. If you plant the wire type stakes firmly in the ground and angled inward, they will support a pot. If you wrap a strip of aluminum foil around them, it will retain and funnel flame upward. The fire itself is naturally very small, made of tiny sticks and tree fall found on any forest floor - nothing bigger round than a pencil is needed to complete a cooked meal. Sort of looks like that gadget you bought in action, but made of materials you've already got for other purposes. When you are done, the ashes can be covered by your foot, and ground out to invisibility.
@@g-r-a-e-m-e- No, but it is pretty simple. Once you try it a couple of times, you'll figure it out. You have to do things in order, you have to be sure the stakes are stuck in enough and angled in right to be stable with a pot of water on them, you have to double the aluminum foil to stiffen it. You can't easily change things once it gets hot. You have to leave one side open a little to feed the fire (small twigs burn up hot and fast), but be able to close it when you are not feeding it. The fire won't funnel up and concentrate otherwise. It requires attention, but pretty soon it looks like a little volcano. The foil will thin out after a few fires, but it is cheap and folds up flat. Candle shavings help with wet twigs. The whole thing built up is about half as big as a coffee can stove, but takes up no room in storage and is every bit as stable if done right. If not more. But it's a cooking fire, not a watching fire.
Outstanding scenery again, Slim. I know in your travels and finding a new home base, if you do, there will be wonderful photography and scenes you will share with us. Be safe and traveling mercies be with you. Can't wait till the next video. You have great content all the time.
Slim , Kudos for joining the Biolite generation, if I may offer some stove tips. Summed up in a word it's bottom feeding. You can scrounge fule any where. Right now I'm burning cow dung,wood chips and "charcoal" (the kind left in a cold fire pit) which makes an excellent fuel for grilling due to low even heat and smokeless flame. You want to fill the cup with about 1cm to 3cm chunks. Light from the top of the heap. You're right about charging, a thermoelectric chip is a micro miracle great for small tasks. The other giant task this pocket stove is good for is starting camp fires when wood is wet. Just make a cup of coals and dump for an instant start. Cheers.
Hi Patsy, it depends on your needs. $150 is not much if you never need to buy firewood or propane. As for the expensive kettle, that IS hard to justify! SP
@@SlimPotatohead yes was hooked on no propane or butane. Easy to use, cook food/water, light weight, possibly to keep bugs away, warmth all good. Thumbs down on charging and cost. Maybe wood burner without the power/charger part?
Thank you slim potato head. I love your videos. I just like how a good person you are. I am deeply concerned about our free camping. Being gone. Everyone please respect these lands when in use. I want to have my children one day enjoy the same lands we stomped on. Thanks again slim.u are the light of our future.
I'm a big fan of watching outdoor videos. I accidentally discovered this channel today. This person, I still don't know his name but I'll learn, is very sincere and honest. I already watched three videos of him today and I'll watch all of his videos in future. So yes, this channel is very different than the other channels. Ahh, I forgot to say, Please take a doggy with you.
I was so happy to see your post, you full of the good old energy & enthusiasm again❣❣❣🤗 I always appreciate your ideas, gadgets, tests, and innovations. So wonderful to see your gorgeous nature shots again - I missed you! ¡Buen viaje!
I bought a new car and it came with no spare. Instead it came with a 12 volt air compressor connected to a built in container of some kind of fix a leak or stop a leak. It also had a jack so you could remove the tire and roll it to some place to get fix. Great video Slim, happy trails,
Regarding camping and mechanical knowledge i would suggest know: 1) how to check daily the fluid levels and tire pressure, 2) how to change a tire, 3) how to add air. I know that Alberta was trying to pass an annual pass for wilderness camping. They claim that lately its having to be more actively managed. Safe travels Slim
Good points. All Alberta needs to do is hand out huge fines for campsite destruction and educate the ignorant. When their pocket gets lighter they tend to smarten up a little! SP
@@SlimPotatohead Nature/habit destruction is a huge problem here along Colorado's Front Range as well. We live at 2500 meters and see evidence of this from tourists all summer long. It's gotten so bad in some areas that the Forest Service only allows boondocking/dispersed camping in designated sites -- and now it's $15US/night to camp with no amenities in a forest we already own. At least we're still allowed petrol powered tow vehicles. How will we pull travel trailers when we only have battery power? Have you started pondering what you will use as a tow vehicle that far out Slim? Or is it just too far into the future to think of yet? Safe travels Slim. Thanks for taking us along. Also - thank you very much for not using foul language in your videos. Our kids watch these with us as a family since we all love to camp. You set a good example and we appreciate you for that. Peace.
You are the ultimate make-do guy; creative, ingenious and frugal. Your videography and photography is always amazing. I have been debating buying this product for months. I would add the grill if I do. I wouldn't be buying it for the charging purpose. I've made some "homemade" ones and they just need some tweaking to work well I think. Downsizing is tough.
All my favourite SP signature elements in one fantastic video. Camping, gear testing, homemade ingenuity, cooking and the promise of future new adventures on the horizon. Thank you SP and safe travels!
Slim, you always are great for bringing us info! Thanks. I bought the Biolite1 for $50 a while ago. Instead, I bought several DeWalt batteries because I use them with tools, and the USB adapter to charge what I need…. The Biolite is great for when I run out of canned fuel. Gathering twigs is easier than carrying wood.
Yeah, neat little mini stove, maybe give you a bit of something to do to pass time (feed it sticks to partially charge a battery) but the power you get out of it is very low... Really it's "emergency level" low... Just carrying a power bank of some sort is better, even a little $4 single cell powerbank.
Greetings from AZ . I truly wish you the best in your new adventures. As for the biolite, just gadgets for techies. I bring an old hibachi or small grill so I don't need large wood to still have fire. I keep my ashes for my plants at home, and I bring my own wood. No scars on the land. And I can still grill and cook. I also carry a small power pack 3000mah with a built in solar panel. Put in window while I'm driving. Works well to charge my camera batteries several times on full charge. Also, all my small campground lights are solar charged and are power packs. Not expensive either. Got em all from Amazon. Just some ideas. Again, best of luck.
Hi Slim my name is Martin I live in Sydney Australia I'm 61 yrs old ..I love your videos you inspire me I love camping as much as you and want to share with people as you do ..
Good video and information. May I also suggest that people know how to check their tires and air pressure and add air if needed. They also need to check their oil. All these basics for owning a vehicle seem obvious, but I am surprised at how many do not know how to do those basics.
Hello Slim, thank you for the invite but unfortunately many of us are located in the US..me in Palm Springs currently. I am not sure what to say about the time that has passed but I am glad to see your troubleshooting again. Wishing you sae travels.
When using the Biolite with pellets, you can fill it up to just below the holes around the top and start the fire on top of the pellets. It will burn from the top down for more than 30 minutes. Plenty of time to cook a meal.
@@SlimPotatohead I bought a small bag of Biolite branded pellets when I purchased the stove. I broke up a piece of the included firestarter into small chunks, mixed them in the top layer of the pellets and lit them in several places. I let it go for a minute and the kick the fan on. I'm almost out of the Biolite pellets so I picked up some hardwood pellets from Wal-Mart to try next.
Glad you noticed, it was the first time I saw this happening. Forgot to confirm I had it tightened down in the first place, but will monitor. Thanks! SP
Im guessing you have a gap or play in the lift track, allowing lift. Stuff foam in that gap. You aldo could mount a rain shroud over it which helps w rain but not w gas mileage...
Thats how it always goes, you know how everyone has to take off their shoes at an airport now to go through security...because of one person... and somehow I doubt that the jerks that are causing all the damage to the campsites are watching this...
That's the problem with preaching to the choir...that's not a criticism...just an observation. Life is one continuous transition as you are making changes to your personal life downsizing. You are now on a new life adventure especially after we all experienced or endured our lost past year. We are all trying to find a 'new normal.' ....me too in my life. As l age on the doorstep of 75 l have relearned all l really can do is change myself. Yes l pick up, clean up and conserve. But there's still room in my personal life to improve. Slim your example inspires us all. Thanks and safe journey to your new situation as you continue to camp.
This video was worth watching for the scenery alone! You definitely have an artistic, photographer's eye for composition. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your country. I have wondered about the Biolite stove so thanks for another typically detailed product review. I agree with you that the little USB light is the best part--it's bright and I love that has an on/off switch. Lastly, the Houdini latches--another great product review with perfect close-ups to show the functions. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now, if only you were in the US so I could possibly meet you and share that coffee and donut. Ahh, to dream ..... in any case, safe travels!
We have basically a forever fire ban here, so my wife and I have invested in a nice propane fire pit. We never have a camp fire anymore…and we love it! No more smelling like a fire when you go to bed.
Slim I for one is from The USA. Have been a follower for awhile, glad to hear your opinion on stuff. I know you will enjoy your new home in the east. I have traveled quite a bit of your lovely country. I will follow and keep camping with you through you tube.
Was just camping with folks that used the BioLite. Interesting. My thoughts to share: only one heat setting HOT - no simmer setting for cooking. Also, highly suggest tongs to refeed fire. Thank you for the great idea to keep the fridge closed! Will look to get the baby proof straps.
Well slim, I'll be blunt. Don't you ever get lonely? I hiked and camped the desert southwest mostly alone for a year and although I had a wonderful time, sometimes I was terribly lonely and would have loved someone to share the beauty of the outdoors with.
It's called reading your auto's owner's manual. That's why they give you one. I really admire your imagination when it comes to improvising an inexpensive alternative.
Very creative ideas and another enjoyable video. What an awesome river campsite. I recently camped inside my car for 10 days and had a tire blowout. I was traveling solo, and had changed a tire 10 years ago ...at this time, my hand strength would not allow me to break the lug nuts loose. I placed my spare tire where it was visible to passers-by, put on my emergency flashers, said a prayer, and called the park ranger station to ask for help. Within a few minutes a fellow camper stopped, and a ranger arrived as well. My good Samaritans had my tire changed within 20 minutes. I am grateful. It's a good idea to carry a few basic tools. My front grille was cracked and dragging, and a zip tie raised it up off the ground. I will be adding some to my tool kit.
my parents and aunts & uncles have made the trip around L Superior and all have enjoyed it. I have yet to make it but its on my todo list. The border is an issue and I have yet to get the new ID to get me across the border. I sure do miss the days of the past when things were easy so to speak.
Enjoyed all aspects of your video. The scenery, tips, stove experiment and hearing your thoughts. Thanks for sharing. FWIW.... Don't know for sure, but suspect that the internal Biolite battery should be fully charged, for best results, before trying to charge something else. If the internal battery is low, then running the fan and charging that battery is about all it can do efficiently. I could be wrong, but some comparison testing of phone charging with a fully charged Biolite battery should "tell the tale" so to speak. Along with determining how long it takes for a fire, itself to restore the Biolite to full charge. Godspeed on your journey.
I wanted to see how well it produces and stores power on its own, as in off-the-grid and emergency situations. If I could just plug in the stove, then I could also plug in the phone! SP
Think it's a marketing over reach. I see the value of adding the fan to support and coarsely control the fire's heat. But beyond that wishful thinking. I too like the small gooseneck LED lamp for use inside the trailer.
I own the big Biolite stove and the electronics died after 3 uses. I got a warranty replacement but that one died after 5 uses. The charging is pretty useless when it's working.
Some have had problems with the peltier block not sitting fully flush with the mount. A few of my friends have modified them for better contact. Consensus with my friends is great stove, forget the charging. Just think of it as it generates its own power for the fan.
Slim I must say I really in joy your videos. you are the mr. Rogers of rving . You are to the point , simple, honest and satisfied and happy . Love your innovative ideas. Good luck on your new adventure across Canada. I love watching you sit by a river and cracking open a can of beer . You are are teaching me how to enjoy the simple thing s life of traveling . All you need is trees ,a river a spot by yourself . Keep doing what you are doing , I never get board .
That wind deflector is cool I hope it works ingenious. That stove is cool 👍 awesome video. We on the move east couple weeks. Hopefully be able to go south in October 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦
Good to see another video. Always enjoy watching them. Enjoy your new endevours. I also don't tend to be online or email much. I guess the few times I have worried about emailing people I never get a response so figure "Why bother?". I'm glad you are okay.
Wow that spot was gorgeous!!! What a great way to end this season for you. I am praying blessings over this new season for you. I can’t wait to see where you take us next
I never get bored of your videos, always waiting for the next one, I just love watching your tips and travels so helpful, I wish I could be as handy as you are !
Loved the video! Wish you the best with your travels! Great commentary on free sites, neat stove, and love the straps! Thank you for making great content!
Some missed this in the video description: Sorry for yelling, the cascades of the river were loud! SP
Thanks fpr putting this here, I really didn't see it above and I was worried because you sounded stressed! But your control made the vocal content even handed though not your normal calm. I am the sort who would enjoy football if it just sounded like golf! lol Lovely spot Slim.
The noise of the cascades were beautiful 😍
@Top Cat Hey! We resemble that remark.
It made me laugh, don’t be sorry!
@@deepriver6155 Enjoy them.
"The actions of a small few are destroying it for the others", never truer words spoken for so many things happening today...
That's true in so many things....people must self-regulate so as to not intrude on other's freedoms, so we can all enjoy the best that life has to offer without regulators ruining it for everyone.....thanks Slim 🤓
This is why the Walmart overnighting is disappearing. It went from overnighting to living in the parking lot. Last winter while in Florida we noticed a couple of class a living in a Walmart parking lot over the course of our visit to the area. Slides were out generator running and lawn chairs out.
True boondocking......yep leaving trash and human waste everywhere.....making new campsites and cutting down live trees.
With all the no outdoor types buying RVs now more areas will close because of either their lack of knowledge or poor outdoor ethics
Walmart should not be a place we’re people stay over night. That’s only for people that wants to buy at Walmart. Just imagine the wear and tear on the parking lot when people are using it overnight.
@@exploringnature6319 as a man of small means an included night after food purchase allows my travels. Living on the east coast there isn't a lot of free camping and a campground isn't in my budget every night while traveling.
@@jerrygundrum1 with a little planning there are some free places to camp especially in Florida. The trick to keeping the free camping in parking lots is cleaning up after ourselves and others and being knowledgeable about Leave no Trace and Tread Lightly. We all need to try and teach these principles to the new on the road. The tricky part is approaching the offenders in a loving and non preachy way. Best wishes in your travels.
Good to see you smiling Slim. Seems like you've been through some tough times, I hope all that's behind you now.
When I see slim made a new video I drop what I'm doing and watch
DITO!!
Just waking up this morning, see a new video posted. perfect way to start the day.
It's just the opposite for me, returned from work (tired 😞). Watching Slim's new video (feeling refreshed 😁). Perfect way to end the day 👍.
Decades ago, before my back started going out, I was an extreme light weight hiker and camper. I evolved a very reliable stove out of stuff I had with me: three aluminum tarp stakes and a bit of aluminum foil. If you plant the wire type stakes firmly in the ground and angled inward, they will support a pot. If you wrap a strip of aluminum foil around them, it will retain and funnel flame upward. The fire itself is naturally very small, made of tiny sticks and tree fall found on any forest floor - nothing bigger round than a pencil is needed to complete a cooked meal. Sort of looks like that gadget you bought in action, but made of materials you've already got for other purposes. When you are done, the ashes can be covered by your foot, and ground out to invisibility.
Is there a photo anywhere of that setup?
@@g-r-a-e-m-e- No, but it is pretty simple. Once you try it a couple of times, you'll figure it out. You have to do things in order, you have to be sure the stakes are stuck in enough and angled in right to be stable with a pot of water on them, you have to double the aluminum foil to stiffen it. You can't easily change things once it gets hot. You have to leave one side open a little to feed the fire (small twigs burn up hot and fast), but be able to close it when you are not feeding it. The fire won't funnel up and concentrate otherwise. It requires attention, but pretty soon it looks like a little volcano. The foil will thin out after a few fires, but it is cheap and folds up flat. Candle shavings help with wet twigs. The whole thing built up is about half as big as a coffee can stove, but takes up no room in storage and is every bit as stable if done right. If not more. But it's a cooking fire, not a watching fire.
@@bobgiddings0 Thanks!!
@@bobgiddings0 Very cool. I'd like to try this out sometime. Thanks!
@@bobgiddings0 Thanks for the additional details about how to use it. This sounds like a perfect little DIY "rocket" stove. Very clever indeed.
I am so glad to hear from Slim and hope he finds new places to show us the beauty of Canada.
I think a lot of us stayed to the end. You make everything either entertaining, informative, or both. Safe travels!
Your videos are so appropriate for the places you visit. No hype, just a man talking about his experiences in life and the world.
As a hint-When a faster charge for the cell phone is required, put on the ‘airplane’ mode & ‘low power’ mode. Love your videos
Or just turn the phone off while charging. The Biolite will still struggle to charge it.
I appreciate you Slim, your always a pleasure to watch. Your appreciation for all things touches all of us.
Thats how you leave a place. 1 last camping trip wich is essentially just 1 last look back at what youre leaving behind. 1 last memory for the road.
Godspeed on your new journey, Slim!
will we be assimilated? lol
Nothing brightens my day more than a SP video, so glad to see your perspective and view in action. Thank you Silm for being a great guy!
I thought that bug was a bee. Lovely site to camp. Thank you Slim.
Robber flies are neat, i think they pretend to be a bee to sneak up and kill other insects. I used to have a few that would stop by my pond.
Outstanding scenery again, Slim. I know in your travels and finding a new home base, if you do, there will be wonderful photography and scenes you will share with us. Be safe and traveling mercies be with you. Can't wait till the next video. You have great content all the time.
No drama, just a simple man. Love it. 👍👍
Slim , Kudos for joining the Biolite generation, if I may offer some stove tips. Summed up in a word it's bottom feeding. You can scrounge fule any where. Right now I'm burning cow dung,wood chips and "charcoal" (the kind left in a cold fire pit) which makes an excellent fuel for grilling due to low even heat and smokeless flame. You want to fill the cup with about 1cm to 3cm chunks. Light from the top of the heap. You're right about charging, a thermoelectric chip is a micro miracle great for small tasks. The other giant task this pocket stove is good for is starting camp fires when wood is wet. Just make a cup of coals and dump for an instant start. Cheers.
Happy travels, Slim. Thanks for taking me along on your life's grand adventure.
I have been a fan of the Biolite products since they first came out. The add on grill to the kettle are great attachments.
Interested in biolite but is it really worth $150?
Hi Patsy, it depends on your needs. $150 is not much if you never need to buy firewood or propane. As for the expensive kettle, that IS hard to justify! SP
@@SlimPotatohead yes was hooked on no propane or butane. Easy to use, cook food/water, light weight, possibly to keep bugs away, warmth all good. Thumbs down on charging and cost. Maybe wood burner without the power/charger part?
Thank you slim potato head. I love your videos. I just like how a good person you are. I am deeply concerned about our free camping. Being gone. Everyone please respect these lands when in use. I want to have my children one day enjoy the same lands we stomped on. Thanks again slim.u are the light of our future.
I'm a big fan of watching outdoor videos. I accidentally discovered this channel today. This person, I still don't know his name but I'll learn, is very sincere and honest. I already watched three videos of him today and I'll watch all of his videos in future. So yes, this channel is very different than the other channels. Ahh, I forgot to say, Please take a doggy with you.
Lunch with Mr Slim, marvelously timed.
David in the UK.
I was so happy to see your post, you full of the good old energy & enthusiasm again❣❣❣🤗 I always appreciate your ideas, gadgets, tests, and innovations. So wonderful to see your gorgeous nature shots again - I missed you! ¡Buen viaje!
I bought a new car and it came with no spare. Instead it came with a 12 volt air compressor connected to a built in container of some kind of fix a leak or stop a leak. It also had a jack so you could remove the tire and roll it to some place to get fix. Great video Slim, happy trails,
Wherever you are traveling too , I hope you find your peace , my friend.
You're leaving Alberta?!
How did I miss this news???
Regarding camping and mechanical knowledge i would suggest know: 1) how to check daily the fluid levels and tire pressure, 2) how to change a tire, 3) how to add air.
I know that Alberta was trying to pass an annual pass for wilderness camping. They claim that lately its having to be more actively managed.
Safe travels Slim
Good points. All Alberta needs to do is hand out huge fines for campsite destruction and educate the ignorant. When their pocket gets lighter they tend to smarten up a little! SP
@@SlimPotatohead Nature/habit destruction is a huge problem here along Colorado's Front Range as well. We live at 2500 meters and see evidence of this from tourists all summer long. It's gotten so bad in some areas that the Forest Service only allows boondocking/dispersed camping in designated sites -- and now it's $15US/night to camp with no amenities in a forest we already own.
At least we're still allowed petrol powered tow vehicles. How will we pull travel trailers when we only have battery power? Have you started pondering what you will use as a tow vehicle that far out Slim? Or is it just too far into the future to think of yet?
Safe travels Slim. Thanks for taking us along. Also - thank you very much for not using foul language in your videos. Our kids watch these with us as a family since we all love to camp. You set a good example and we appreciate you for that.
Peace.
You are the ultimate make-do guy; creative, ingenious and frugal. Your videography and photography is always amazing. I have been debating buying this product for months. I would add the grill if I do. I wouldn't be buying it for the charging purpose. I've made some "homemade" ones and they just need some tweaking to work well I think. Downsizing is tough.
That's one sharp dressed fly.
Yep. 'cause every bug crazy about a sharp dressed fly! SP
@@SlimPotatohead lol
Snowboard deflector, where there's a will, there's a way.
Or, necessity is the mother of invention.
I love it! Just dissapointed a pool noodle wasn't involved... Haha
I'm ready to try it
@Patrick Fort: I thought that was Frank Zappa! SP
@@SlimPotatohead Ahhhh My favorite musician! Glad your back Slim.
The two snowboard/deflector brackets should be hockey stick blades, ala Julian's spoiler :-)
I wend west on the Trans-Canada Highway half a century ago. It was a highlight of my life. I was amazed how the landscape changed along the way.
All my favourite SP signature elements in one fantastic video. Camping, gear testing, homemade ingenuity, cooking and the promise of future new adventures on the horizon. Thank you SP and safe travels!
I missed you
That was a beautiful river, thank you for taking me along. I really love your videos they’re awesome your friend Dawn
Slim, you always are great for bringing us info! Thanks. I bought the Biolite1 for $50 a while ago. Instead, I bought several DeWalt batteries because I use them with tools, and the USB adapter to charge what I need…. The Biolite is great for when I run out of canned fuel. Gathering twigs is easier than carrying wood.
Yeah, neat little mini stove, maybe give you a bit of something to do to pass time (feed it sticks to partially charge a battery) but the power you get out of it is very low... Really it's "emergency level" low... Just carrying a power bank of some sort is better, even a little $4 single cell powerbank.
Always happy to see a new video from you Slim. Take care as you follow the sunrise and move east.
Greetings from AZ . I truly wish you the best in your new adventures.
As for the biolite, just gadgets for techies. I bring an old hibachi or small grill so I don't need large wood to still have fire. I keep my ashes for my plants at home, and I bring my own wood. No scars on the land. And I can still grill and cook.
I also carry a small power pack 3000mah with a built in solar panel. Put in window while I'm driving. Works well to charge my camera batteries several times on full charge. Also, all my small campground lights are solar charged and are power packs. Not expensive either. Got em all from Amazon.
Just some ideas. Again, best of luck.
Hi Slim my name is Martin I live in Sydney Australia I'm 61 yrs old ..I love your videos you inspire me I love camping as much as you and want to share with people as you do ..
Good luck on your new adventure eastbound! As always - Thanks for sharing a little bit of escape with the rest of us!
Hello from Texas...enjoyed your video
Hello Slim happy to see back and please be safe wherever on your travels
I absolutely love all your videos. I feel like I’m with you on your travels 😀
Beautiful setting for a goodbye trip! Now, it’s hello to the adventures and good meetups ahead! My hello is from Northeast Oklahoma. Safe travels!
Thanks once again. What a beautiful sight. Namaste Jay
Good video again like the snowboard as wind deflector Take Care in your travels
Wonderful video glad to see another one. Never boring always insightful and peaceful. Be safe and stay close to water during this drought my friend.
Slim, I hope you find what you are looking for by heading East and I wish you every happiness. We certainly love watching you on your travels.
Safe travels. Great to learn your on the road again. All the best from So Cal.
Good video and information.
May I also suggest that people know how to check their tires and air pressure and add air if needed. They also need to check their oil. All these basics for owning a vehicle seem obvious, but I am surprised at how many do not know how to do those basics.
Hello Slim, thank you for the invite but unfortunately many of us are located in the US..me in Palm Springs currently. I am not sure what to say about the time that has passed but I am glad to see your troubleshooting again. Wishing you sae travels.
Fantastic idea with the snoboard
Good morning from South Texas
Morning Wes!
When using the Biolite with pellets, you can fill it up to just below the holes around the top and start the fire on top of the pellets. It will burn from the top down for more than 30 minutes. Plenty of time to cook a meal.
What pellets do you use David? I found hardwood pellets a little challenging to keep lit. Thanks! SP
@@SlimPotatohead I bought a small bag of Biolite branded pellets when I purchased the stove. I broke up a piece of the included firestarter into small chunks, mixed them in the top layer of the pellets and lit them in several places. I let it go for a minute and the kick the fan on. I'm almost out of the Biolite pellets so I picked up some hardwood pellets from Wal-Mart to try next.
Good to know. Thanks! SP
@@SlimPotatohead Anytime. I enjoy the videos. Come down to southwest Virginia when the border situation gets back to normal!
I’ve used Treagar brand wood pellets with similar results to Dave T. Fill it first and start the fire on top of the pellets
Always a nice time with Slim. Thanks.
I see your fan cover lifting in the breeze as you drive off into the sunrise. My problem too, and it's serious when raining. Suggestions?
Glad you noticed, it was the first time I saw this happening. Forgot to confirm I had it tightened down in the first place, but will monitor. Thanks! SP
Im guessing you have a gap or play in the lift track, allowing lift. Stuff foam in that gap. You aldo could mount a rain shroud over it which helps w rain but not w gas mileage...
I always enjoy the scenery you have in your videos. As you journey my wishes for you is that you will have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Thats how it always goes, you know how everyone has to take off their shoes at an airport now to go through security...because of one person... and somehow I doubt that the jerks that are causing all the damage to the campsites are watching this...
That's the problem with preaching to the choir...that's not a criticism...just an observation. Life is one continuous transition as you are making changes to your personal life downsizing. You are now on a new life adventure especially after we all experienced or endured our lost past year. We are all trying to find a 'new normal.' ....me too in my life. As l age on the doorstep of 75 l have relearned all l really can do is change myself. Yes l pick up, clean up and conserve. But there's still room in my personal life to improve. Slim your example inspires us all. Thanks and safe journey to your new situation as you continue to camp.
Great video of the fly. Super detail.
This video was worth watching for the scenery alone! You definitely have an artistic, photographer's eye for composition. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your country. I have wondered about the Biolite stove so thanks for another typically detailed product review. I agree with you that the little USB light is the best part--it's bright and I love that has an on/off switch. Lastly, the Houdini latches--another great product review with perfect close-ups to show the functions. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now, if only you were in the US so I could possibly meet you and share that coffee and donut. Ahh, to dream ..... in any case, safe travels!
We have basically a forever fire ban here, so my wife and I have invested in a nice propane fire pit. We never have a camp fire anymore…and we love it! No more smelling like a fire when you go to bed.
Nice to see ya Slim 😎❤️
Slim I for one is from The USA. Have been a follower for awhile, glad to hear your opinion on stuff. I know you will enjoy your new home in the east. I have traveled quite a bit of your lovely country. I will follow and keep camping with you through you tube.
Thanks Slim, really enjoyed the beautiful scenery! Clever idea on the snow board!👍
I have always enjoyed your fruggelness you try real hard not to waste any money that is great, "cheap and easy" Slim's greatest quoets thanks Slim
Was just camping with folks that used the BioLite. Interesting. My thoughts to share: only one heat setting HOT - no simmer setting for cooking. Also, highly suggest tongs to refeed fire. Thank you for the great idea to keep the fridge closed! Will look to get the baby proof straps.
Well slim, I'll be blunt. Don't you ever get lonely? I hiked and camped the desert southwest mostly alone for a year and although I had a wonderful time, sometimes I was terribly lonely and would have loved someone to share the beauty of the outdoors with.
I'm talked about this in several videos. My "Montana: Enjoying the Solitude is one of them:ruclips.net/video/O0snSUNJmO8/видео.html
Thanks! SP
It's called reading your auto's owner's manual. That's why they give you one. I really admire your imagination when it comes to improvising an inexpensive alternative.
Very creative ideas and another enjoyable video. What an awesome river campsite. I recently camped inside my car for 10 days and had a tire blowout. I was traveling solo, and had changed a tire 10 years ago ...at this time, my hand strength would not allow me to break the lug nuts loose. I placed my spare tire where it was visible to passers-by, put on my emergency flashers, said a prayer, and called the park ranger station to ask for help. Within a few minutes a fellow camper stopped, and a ranger arrived as well. My good Samaritans had my tire changed within 20 minutes. I am grateful. It's a good idea to carry a few basic tools. My front grille was cracked and dragging, and a zip tie raised it up off the ground. I will be adding some to my tool kit.
I’m wondering when the border will open-I highly recommend Canada’s campgrounds around Lake Superior’s northern shores. 😢
my parents and aunts & uncles have made the trip around L Superior and all have enjoyed it. I have yet to make it but its on my todo list. The border is an issue and I have yet to get the new ID to get me across the border. I sure do miss the days of the past when things were easy so to speak.
I am so happy that you made the trek last summer to visit the Arctic Circle in my beloved Yukon Territory before you head east. Safe travels!!
It leads you off to a beautiful new day.
There is no thing I can say, to thank God for the world He made. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. THANKS LORD.
Enjoyed all aspects of your video. The scenery, tips, stove experiment and hearing your thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
FWIW.... Don't know for sure, but suspect that the internal Biolite battery should be fully charged, for best results, before trying to charge something else. If the internal battery is low, then running the fan and charging that battery is about all it can do efficiently. I could be wrong, but some comparison testing of phone charging with a fully charged Biolite battery should "tell the tale" so to speak. Along with determining how long it takes for a fire, itself to restore the Biolite to full charge.
Godspeed on your journey.
I wanted to see how well it produces and stores power on its own, as in off-the-grid and emergency situations. If I could just plug in the stove, then I could also plug in the phone! SP
Think it's a marketing over reach. I see the value of adding the fan to support and coarsely control the fire's heat. But beyond that wishful thinking. I too like the small gooseneck LED lamp for use inside the trailer.
Nice work Slim! I always love your ingenious ideas for making improvements. Great job on the video....as always!
I own the big Biolite stove and the electronics died after 3 uses. I got a warranty replacement but that one died after 5 uses. The charging is pretty useless when it's working.
Some have had problems with the peltier block not sitting fully flush with the mount. A few of my friends have modified them for better contact. Consensus with my friends is great stove, forget the charging. Just think of it as it generates its own power for the fan.
Safe travels and looking forward to your new adventures!
Thanks Man! Each new video you post brings serenity to my hectic life. Safe Travels my friend..
Great idea with the snow board ,have one laying around a new project for my jeep .Safe travels thanks Dale from Hamilton ontario Canada
Slim I must say I really in joy your videos. you are the mr. Rogers of rving . You are to the point , simple, honest and satisfied and happy . Love your innovative ideas. Good luck on your new adventure across Canada. I love watching you sit by a river and cracking open a can of beer . You are are teaching me how to enjoy the simple thing s life of traveling . All you need is trees ,a river a spot by yourself . Keep doing what you are doing , I never get board .
I love my Biolite. and I also like the company's global generosity.
Good to see you again. Somehow I missed the announcement of your move, but good luck!
You're videos are never boring.
That wind deflector is cool I hope it works ingenious. That stove is cool 👍 awesome video. We on the move east couple weeks. Hopefully be able to go south in October 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦
🙋♀️😍🇨🇦🤞let's hope eh?!😍
Thank you Slim, you have been an inspiration to many people, I am sure.
Watched til the end.. I see lots of ☕& 🍩 in your near future! Enjoy!
May you find peace on your new journey ✨
Happy & safe travels, Slim!
Good to see another video. Always enjoy watching them. Enjoy your new endevours. I also don't tend to be online or email much. I guess the few times I have worried about emailing people I never get a response so figure "Why bother?". I'm glad you are okay.
Wow that spot was gorgeous!!! What a great way to end this season for you. I am praying blessings over this new season for you. I can’t wait to see where you take us next
The grass is always greener so its good to see as much as you can enjoy the east!
The scenery! So beautiful! I'm looking forward to more videos.
Beautiful videography with words of wisdom - thank you Slim! I will look into the wind deflector & let you know of my results. Safe travels my friend.
I never get bored of your videos, always waiting for the next one, I just love watching your tips and travels so helpful, I wish I could be as handy as you are !
Happy trails Slim, best of luck on your new adventures.
Love your videos! So relaxing and well shot. Happy camping!
You go to some of the most beautiful places! I stayed for the bonus. Ha! Happy Camping!
I made a small campstove out of a 5L beer microkeg. That and a 10 watt solar panel is a better solution than a $150 US Biolite that doesn't work well.
I've had BioLife for over 6 years and have excellent experience in all kinds of conditions. It's not a set and forget kind of stove
Loved the video! Wish you the best with your travels! Great commentary on free sites, neat stove, and love the straps! Thank you for making great content!
Godspeed and happy travels. Looking forward to your new adventures.
Have a safe trip. The fun is in the journey.
What a beautiful spot you picked for this video. Good luck in your new Homebase venue and safe travels. Thanks, Russ from Oregon
Good stuff Slim ! 😏