Haha not sure what I'll do with the axe just yet but I'm waiting to hear back from Gransfors Bruks first. I had an awesome time winter camping but I'm more than ready for canoe season!
Nice job ! The “ warpage” is very typical of titanium stoves, like I said I have a remedy for putting it together. I got some “Bahco” dry wood blades for my Agawa Canyon saw, wow what a difference ! They come with green wood blades, I cut and burn dry wood. I agree, can’t wait for canoe camping ! To bad about the axe, things happen, putting a new handle on that is doable. Not a big deal. Thanks for sharing ! Cheers !
Dude when you broke the axe I felt so bad! That was terrible! The video itself turned out awesome!! Steak looked fantastic I must say 👍 it really looked cold out there.. especially your buddy’s tent in the morning lol! Keep them coming!
That steak was "so good" that I forgot about the axe for a while haha. Mike's tent did look cold in the morning! probably why he was out making a fire before I got up. 😂
Great video and I love your attitude! Bummer about the ax but all is well that ends well! Keep up the great content, I’m glad I subscribed and I have a lot of catching up to do. Just curious have you ever been to Raquette Lake, we have a place on it? Probably not your idea of backcountry camping!😆 Slainte, DC🍀
I was able to put a new handle on the axe 🪓 so we are good there! I've been past Raquette Lake a few times but have never stopped there. I assume it's more "front country" camping?
“Super” video. That tent looks cozy. I am thinking the handle broke from hitting it on the log you were bracing the cut pieces on? Sorry! You guys dine and drink in style. Great job, love your channel.
@@BackcountryPaddler Go with a metal handle or find a better splitting technique. I thought that looked a little odd, the way you were doing it. You were asking for a broken handle, eventually, with that method.
Great video! Like your new equipment. Bummer about the hatchet. I'd be pissed too but at least you can replace the handle. Remember there's a learning curve. You'll get it!!!
Dude, that sucks re axe. Good thing you were out just testing. Good old Fiskar to the rescue! 😄 How ironic. I own a few Fiskars and love them. They just aren't cool in the bushcraft circle. Anyhow congrats with the new hot tent. One thing that will suck with a small tent/tipi is the condensation that builds and gets on you as you move around and brush up against the wall, including not having a lot of room to spread out. Other than that a hot tent is fun!
My sleeping bag has gotten slightly damp but I haven't noticed any condensation on the tent itself yet. Those Fiskars axes are really quite nice! I bought a new Hickory handle for the Gransfors but I think I may also get a Fiskars someday. Always love hearing from you David.
Bummer about hitting the axe handle on that log. Did the company respond? Coincidentally, I just noticed that my Fiskars axe has a warning label about striking the handle. I'm sure that many of us viewers will now be very careful not to do this. We appreciate you taking one for the team. Did you find out what blade your friend used on the folding saw that was so aggressive?
Haha, I'm happy to take one from the team! Gransfors did not replace it, but I ended up getting a new Gransfors handle and re-hung it myself. The blade my buddy has was an "aggressive" replacement blade. I forget the brand, but you can find them on Google. I have a small Fiskars hatchet now too and love it.
Don’t sweat the axe. Now you have a great story to tell your grandkids when you pass it along. That steak.....perfect sear! I like my steak with some bark on it!
What a great first hot tent experience! Sucks about the axe...keep us posted on what the company says! That was awesome you got to hang with your buddy Mike...good job on managing both fires! I think you have the same grill as us too!....steak and beers...PERFECT! PS Nice thought on bringing the carbon monoxide detector.
I love that little grill! I forget what brand it is but it's nice and small and has a nice case. It was definitely great to spend the night out with a friend!
I know the feeling, my buddies and I broke 3 axes in one camping trip. I switched to Fiskars and never looked back. Great trip that fire pit was very nice btw.
Looks like a cool trip! Sorry about the axe! They are very easy to rehang. When I saw it, I thought that it was the same as my Husqvarna Carpenters axe... Thanks for letting us tag along! Stay Safe!
@@BackcountryPaddler I need to get one to hang. I may be able to talk my mom into letting me do hers. I have a handle. There's a video on my channel where I hung my double bit, but it is not instructional.
You are soooo close 499!!! I love that you had that awesome camp and when you left there was no trace of you ever being there really! Sorry your ax did not do so well lol
Really nice job! One upside of the smaller tent is you can reach the stove from bed. Not so much in the mega horn 4P...at least the way I set mine up. Take care🤙
I didn't actually cry I swear.... ok maybe a little.. Hot tents are pretty sweet! It'll be cool to camp again in winter and I look forward to using it on cold or rainy days in the fall and spring too.
thanks man great video. I've had a couple backyard hammock hangs lately at same temps. Shame about the axe!! Buried defect or pinhole knot maybe? (I've had that happen carving spoons). I've camped with guys with similar setups although personally not a fan of heat or being hot and for me hot-tenting seems like so much work but glad you seemed to enjoy the night. Brian
I haven't tried a hammock yet but that sounds fun. You must have a good cold weather sleep system. Truthfully the tent never got hot with the stove, just comfortable. I would guess never over 60°.. thanks as always for watching Brian! -Mark
Very cool that you're watching from Scotland. I'd love to travel there someday. Sorry you haven't gotten the snow! That seems to be the case in many places this year. Stay safe yourself! ‐Mark
I liked this video a lot mate! One of the big reasons I never got into winter camping is because I have been in college (haven't had the money) maybe next year! Keep the videos coming
It's taken me many years to accumulate the gear I have and I'm still lacking a ton of things. Winter camping is definitely a fun experience though. We'll have to camp together one day.
I have not watched the video yet….just started. But you should clean away all the snow…..i can just imagine a mushy mess by morning with the heat from the stove. Nice honest videos you do👏👏👌
I enjoyed the video. I have been a carpenter for over 40 yrs. I have found that wood handles always break. That is why my camping ax is a Metal Gerber like the one you used after yours broke. Also, Does the stove pipes break down flat to put in the bag ?
Duly noted about the axe handle. The stove pipe rolls up in the opposite direction and packs down into a small tube (a little smaller than the brown cardboard tube of a paper towel roll). Thanks for watching, John! -Mark
Time for a new axe. That one died of Covid. Man, that looked like fun camping out there with the hot tent, not so much for your buddy. That rib-eye with some Jenkins is the way to treat yourself. Great stay, better than at Best Western.
Great video!! Sorry about the axe. You got a pretty sweet setup for camping and cooking. As I only have backpacking gear I look forward to more videos like this. $ camping gear is on my horizon. What Fjallraven pants are you wearing? Recommend Lawson’s Sip o Sunshine if you enjoy 2IPAs and anything by Grimm.
Everything takes time to accumulate. I'm the opposite and don't have backpacking gear. That's why I was carrying a huge dry bag that I use for canoe tripping. 😆 The pants are vidda pro G-1000's. I've had that Lawson's SOS! It's good!! Yet to try anything from Grimm.
@@BackcountryPaddler I have a small bar of the wax. Goes on easy and adds a lot of wind and water protection. Unfortunately we do not have a Fjallraven store nearby. They wax your stuff for free. But it’s prob a good thing cause I would spend way too much!
Awesome video. If you watch what happened when you broke your axe handle it was a combination of cold temp and you were swinging way to hard hitting the bottom of the blade with all the force. It happens and if you were in the backcountry you'd simply learn how to improvise and make a new handle quickly
It's hard to tell if the blade or handle made contact with the log first, but either way it was a poor swing and poor way of splitting that wood down to begin with. Live and learn! I never considered the cold to be a factor in that way but you're right it was!
@@BackcountryPaddler it's all trial and error. I'm from northwestern Montana and I hot tent alot. I've done as cold as -42°F for 3 nights straight. I can tell you when it's that cold it hurts to even breath without a face mask and everything is at a slower pace becuz you have to be calculated with what you do. Your smart enough to get into winter camping and utilize your friends property and it's nice not having to worry about being at the top of the food chain while camping and getting into winter camping. It's better to have to Tapout in the ring then on the streets. Many people don't realize how quick things can go sideways when camping in winter. Happy to see you fight another day. Winter camping in extreme temps is alot like chess, you always have to be thinking 3 moves ahead. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Wow -42°F!! What an experience. You have to have a lot of experience and confidence built up to even attempt that. I'm definitely still learning so I'm some time away from being at that point. For now I'll just keep practicing and learning while having safety nearby. Chime in any time, I appreciate the advice from people such as you!
Looks warm inside with your stove, how’s was the room size with it? Sorry about your axe, but it can be fixed. Overall, seems you had a great time with the set up. Right on! ✌️
The tent is VERY tight with the stove inside. I would suggest to anyone that wants this tent and stove setup to get the XL size tent. Still had a great night out in the woods.I bought a new handle for the axe! Thanks for watching. -Mark
I bought the the stove I wanted first, no am looking for my hot tent. Transporting in the car means I can bring the dual wood stove fan, maybe it will keep things cosier. Do you think tis would be a good tent for 2 or 1 plus a dog?
I would say if you are camping near your vehicle to get something bigger. I'm hoping to get a Pomoly Hex Plus soon myself. Room for 4-6 people (less with a stove of course). Check them out, they are top notch quality when it comes to hot tents. If you're sold on Luxe, they have a few larger tents for more people like the Octopeak.
I totally dig your cooking style! I bought an Estwing Ax/maul hatchet for $19 at Lowes.... Handle will never break and so easy to slit wood or drive stakes. The con is it's 4 lbs.
My friend Mike who was there that day just bought one of those Estwings and really likes it! I wound up rehanging the axe handle and getting a Fiskars X7, also a cool lightweight affordable option for $25.
Ouch Man... watch the axe scene in slow motion and you will see what happened to the handle... sweet setup with the hot tent and Titanium stove... great to see you out there.... Dennis
That was weird failure with the axe, we have 2 the same and I have put mine thru hell, getting tired and shanking the handle, mine just takes the abuse and looks like new almost. They will fix it for you they are a great company. Stay well, love the video. Chin up.
It was surely my fault, but also wasn't the straightest grained handle at the same time. I since replaced it and rehung a new handle. Thanks for both watching and leaving the encouragement!
I’ve been checking these out and comparing reviews. Thanks for you input I’m getting it! So sorry about your ax that does suck. Hopefully they sent you another one!
Both are nice but I would highly suggest a larger tent! The Hexpeak is very small compared to a couple new ones I bought for this winter season. The stove is great for the price. Thanks for watching!
@@BackcountryPaddler yea I noticed it’s small. I’m going for the mega horn 4p. Glad I found your channel though and maybe see ya out in the woods one day! Lol
Great video, I bought one also and wish I never did a review for it since I bought it had nothing but issues it warps and never wants to fit together ever especially when your fingers are cold. Piss poor design, I may do another review about it just because the price is far above where the quality is and I don’t want my name to reflect that anymore. I reached out to the company many times and just got Made fun of because I was using a Chinese tent, when I found out there tents are made in China also, so really disgusted by that company and won’t use them again. Enjoyed your video a lot thanks
I think a lot of the titanium stoves warp at least some. You can use straps to help hold it together while assembling it. Personally, I just leave mine assembled all the time. It's rare that I'd backpack in to hot tent camp. I appreciate you watching the video!
@@BackcountryPaddler I have seen that the straps help a lot, mine warped so bad it doesn’t wanna line up at all, but I’ll be running it tomorrow so I’ll give it another shot. I hike and solo hunt far In so the collapsed part wins it for me, I like some of these newer ones that fold up they seem really well done. Be safe out there
Agreed. I'm out here learning as I go do mistakes will happen. I've since rehung the axe and look forward to more winter camping soon. Thanks for watching.
I don't disagree with you. It was my fault, but that's how you live and learn. I could have easily edited that part out of the video but I'd rather show the bad with the good. This was my first time winter camping and I have much to learn. I hung a new handle on the axe and can't wait to get out again this winter.
Great video. Glad you had a great time other than the axe mishap. That broke my heart seeing that. I have the same axe and they aren't cheap. Have you contacted Gransfors Bruk? if so what did they say? I'm guessing they wanted to sell you a new handle.
I did reach out but I haven't heard back from them yet. I hope you have better luck with yours, it's a beautiful axe. Still had a great time out there! I always appreciate your support! -Mark
Haha very different axes hard to compare but I'll tell ya what when it comes to trying to keep it lightweight is great taking that Fiskars and it RIPS! I bought my own, the XY in black. I've used it a few times now and I'll have to show it more on my next video because I'm really impressed with it!
Definitely not a mistake. Just use it properly and be extra cautious if using it in freezing cold conditions. Be sure to oil it and it should last forever!
😄 Mike was trying out his new 4 season tent and sleep system. He slept through the night whereas I was up stoking the stove every 2 hours. So actually, he wins this one!
I had the Alps Mountaineering Tasmanian II and a Snugpak 0 degree sleeping bag. Super warm! Slept through the entire night. Poor Mark had to stoke the fire every once in awhile. Thanks for your concern though! 👍
Ok but in you would put a couple of pieces of split wood and then put the largest piece of a solid loge on top of the spliced wood before bed it would last longer
I thought I had mentioned it was a Gransfors Bruks. I reached out to them, they weren't able to ship me just the handle so I found a direct replacement online and rehung the new handle this summer. 👍
I do think it was my error chopping that way in the cold, but I am loving the Fiskars X7 I picked up! I also rehung the handle on the Gransfors so I'll be putting both to the test. 👍
I did. Bad technique. Live and learn! I've since picked up one of those small Fiskars and also rehung a new handle on the Gransfors. Thanks for watching.
Very poor and dangerous chopping technique. Leaning the piece you want to cut against the bigger log invites the piece you want to cut to flip backwards and smash into your eyes or face. The piece you want to cut should be vertical, standing upright or horizontal. The former position is safer. God bless.
Looks like that when u went to hit the piece of log that you went to cut you hit the big log then cracked the handle then when you went to hit the last stroke and it broke the rest of the way
@@susanjohnson2579 fire safety is priority 1 and I do not own any kind of fireproof ground mat. For me personally I don't see the need, as long as I have a ground sheet under where I'm sitting/sleeping I'm fine. I kept my gear in a dry bag so nothing was wet in the morning. For a first time in a hot tent it was quite comfortable and worked out well.
Hmmmm interesting wood chopping technique,,,,, You went over the log with the tip of your axe and the wooden handle hit the log first before the head of axe hit the wood. I am sorry, but completely your own fault bro.
@@BackcountryPaddler hahaha you´re right. I experienced it many times. lol I´m sure that handlle can be fixed. But what will you change about your wood chopping techniques?
@@kojak6671 the new handle is on. Replaced it with another Gransfors hickory handle. As for technique, I've brushed up some. Paul Kirtley has excellent videos to watch on splitting wood! Before I head out winter camping I'll watch them again because when your out there and it's cold it's easy to hurry and make a mistake.
You will break more axe's chopping that way. When you miss what you're trying to chop the axe head should be the only thing hitting the surface you are chopping on. Not sure why you believe you deserve a refund because the axe worked perfectly until you used it in a manner that wasn't proper.
I had to go back and look at the film. It was bad technique I agree. I was new to this and sometimes lessons are learned the hard way. I've since rehung a new handle on the axe and can't wait to get back out winter camping soon. Thanks for watching.
I thought that was going to happen 10 seconds before you did it. Company shouldn't replace it, user error. You hit the main log with the handle, amateur mistake
It’s the videography, excellent job! You bring great content and commentary to each episode! I enjoy your channel and look forward to more!
I really appreciate this Melinda!
Like your positive attitude! Makes all the difference.
Nobody is more positive than you my friend! Didn't know you were on RUclips, glad to see you here!
-Mark
Looks like your next video will be "Rehandling a Small Forest axe"! Glad you had a good night out there. It's a different experience for sure!
Haha not sure what I'll do with the axe just yet but I'm waiting to hear back from Gransfors Bruks first. I had an awesome time winter camping but I'm more than ready for canoe season!
Nice job ! The “ warpage” is very typical of titanium stoves, like I said I have a remedy for putting it together. I got some “Bahco” dry wood blades for my Agawa Canyon saw, wow what a difference ! They come with green wood blades, I cut and burn dry wood. I agree, can’t wait for canoe camping ! To bad about the axe, things happen, putting a new handle on that is doable. Not a big deal. Thanks for sharing ! Cheers !
What's your remedy for putting it together!? I must have missed it.
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Dude when you broke the axe I felt so bad! That was terrible! The video itself turned out awesome!! Steak looked fantastic I must say 👍 it really looked cold out there.. especially your buddy’s tent in the morning lol! Keep them coming!
That steak was "so good" that I forgot about the axe for a while haha. Mike's tent did look cold in the morning! probably why he was out making a fire before I got up. 😂
You get bad when he made the dumbest move out there. It was all his fault.
lol the baking sheet is perfect!
Hey the plate they sell for the base is $45.. the pan works great. It's a hack! Lol
Great video and I love your attitude! Bummer about the ax but all is well that ends well! Keep up the great content, I’m glad I subscribed and I have a lot of catching up to do. Just curious have you ever been to Raquette Lake, we have a place on it? Probably not your idea of backcountry camping!😆
Slainte,
DC🍀
I was able to put a new handle on the axe 🪓 so we are good there! I've been past Raquette Lake a few times but have never stopped there. I assume it's more "front country" camping?
“Super” video. That tent looks cozy. I am thinking the handle broke from hitting it on the log you were bracing the cut pieces on? Sorry! You guys dine and drink in style. Great job, love your channel.
It was "super" cozy and I totally hit the axe handle on my chopping log. 😑 "Super..."
@@BackcountryPaddler Go with a metal handle or find a better splitting technique. I thought that looked a little odd, the way you were doing it. You were asking for a broken handle, eventually, with that method.
Looks like a fun trip
It was a great time!
Great video! Like your new equipment. Bummer about the hatchet. I'd be pissed too but at least you can replace the handle. Remember there's a learning curve. You'll get it!!!
Yeah! Disappointed but I'll get it fixed one way or another. Just happy to be out enjoying life and learning !
@@BackcountryPaddler I hear you there bud! I'm 57 and still learning!
Love your video! The steak looked amazing
Thanks Kevin! That ribeye steak was really good!!
Dude, that sucks re axe. Good thing you were out just testing. Good old Fiskar to the rescue! 😄 How ironic. I own a few Fiskars and love them. They just aren't cool in the bushcraft circle. Anyhow congrats with the new hot tent. One thing that will suck with a small tent/tipi is the condensation that builds and gets on you as you move around and brush up against the wall, including not having a lot of room to spread out. Other than that a hot tent is fun!
My sleeping bag has gotten slightly damp but I haven't noticed any condensation on the tent itself yet. Those Fiskars axes are really quite nice! I bought a new Hickory handle for the Gransfors but I think I may also get a Fiskars someday. Always love hearing from you David.
Fantastic my friend.
Thank you!
Bummer about hitting the axe handle on that log. Did the company respond? Coincidentally, I just noticed that my Fiskars axe has a warning label about striking the handle. I'm sure that many of us viewers will now be very careful not to do this. We appreciate you taking one for the team. Did you find out what blade your friend used on the folding saw that was so aggressive?
Haha, I'm happy to take one from the team! Gransfors did not replace it, but I ended up getting a new Gransfors handle and re-hung it myself. The blade my buddy has was an "aggressive" replacement blade. I forget the brand, but you can find them on Google. I have a small Fiskars hatchet now too and love it.
Don’t sweat the axe. Now you have a great story to tell your grandkids when you pass it along. That steak.....perfect sear! I like my steak with some bark on it!
What a great first hot tent experience! Sucks about the axe...keep us posted on what the company says! That was awesome you got to hang with your buddy Mike...good job on managing both fires! I think you have the same grill as us too!....steak and beers...PERFECT! PS Nice thought on bringing the carbon monoxide detector.
I love that little grill! I forget what brand it is but it's nice and small and has a nice case. It was definitely great to spend the night out with a friend!
Nice video you have some nice gear and the food looks awesome thanks
Thank you Willis! That steak was reeeallly good. I never get tired of steak on an open fire. You'll see that a lot on my channel. 😄
I know the feeling, my buddies and I broke 3 axes in one camping trip. I switched to Fiskars and never looked back. Great trip that fire pit was very nice btw.
Wow 3 in one trip. That's gotta be a record! Haha
@@BackcountryPaddler Yeah probably, just a series of bad decisions, and stupidity.
Super impressed with your open fire steak cooking skills! Looks 5 star!!
Best steak I've had in awhile!!
Looks like a cool trip! Sorry about the axe! They are very easy to rehang. When I saw it, I thought that it was the same as my Husqvarna Carpenters axe... Thanks for letting us tag along! Stay Safe!
I'll likely try and rehang it sometime! You should do a video on it Jon!
@@BackcountryPaddler I need to get one to hang. I may be able to talk my mom into letting me do hers. I have a handle. There's a video on my channel where I hung my double bit, but it is not instructional.
I'll take a look Jon. Sounds like a fun project.
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Soooooooooo sorry about your axe. Let us know what happens. Great vid, just wish it was longer!!
I definitely should have longer hot tent camping videos coming this winter. I'm more excited to get out and do this over anything else!
Your home forest is a good camping area. Take care of your health
Thanks and you as well!
Super new at splitting wood too!!!
You are soooo close 499!!! I love that you had that awesome camp and when you left there was no trace of you ever being there really! Sorry your ax did not do so well lol
Haha I can laugh about the axe now. It is what it is! Yeah one away from 500! I'll have a video on Saturday with a giveaway announcement. 😉
@@BackcountryPaddler Ill see if I can send over someone to help you hit that 500~
Aw no need! Not doing it to hit numbers. Just having fun with it all!
Really nice job! One upside of the smaller tent is you can reach the stove from bed. Not so much in the mega horn 4P...at least the way I set mine up. Take care🤙
Good point.. that was convenient! But I was also sleeping like 8 inches from the stove which was a bit close..!
that saw is badass im gonna have to buy one
Agawa Boreal 21. I like it so much I bought the 15" too for lightweight trips!
I’m sure many if not all heirloom axes have had the handle replaced multiple times. It’s the axe head that’s important.
Good point. I hung a new handle on it. We're good now!
Good show thanks
Not the small forest axe! I’d cry if mine broke 😂 seriously though, I need to get a hot tent
I didn't actually cry I swear.... ok maybe a little..
Hot tents are pretty sweet! It'll be cool to camp again in winter and I look forward to using it on cold or rainy days in the fall and spring too.
thanks man great video. I've had a couple backyard hammock hangs lately at same temps. Shame about the axe!! Buried defect or pinhole knot maybe? (I've had that happen carving spoons). I've camped with guys with similar setups although personally not a fan of heat or being hot and for me hot-tenting seems like so much work but glad you seemed to enjoy the night. Brian
I haven't tried a hammock yet but that sounds fun. You must have a good cold weather sleep system. Truthfully the tent never got hot with the stove, just comfortable. I would guess never over 60°.. thanks as always for watching Brian!
-Mark
Looks fab, our part of Scotland has seen little snow this year, and what there was was wet, not that lovely dry stuff you are enjoying, stay safe !!
Very cool that you're watching from Scotland. I'd love to travel there someday. Sorry you haven't gotten the snow! That seems to be the case in many places this year. Stay safe yourself!
‐Mark
When it's cold enough to be dry snow, it's a lot warmer, ironically. Wet snow and cold rain are worse than -25 C.
That's for sure!
I liked this video a lot mate! One of the big reasons I never got into winter camping is because I have been in college (haven't had the money) maybe next year! Keep the videos coming
It's taken me many years to accumulate the gear I have and I'm still lacking a ton of things. Winter camping is definitely a fun experience though. We'll have to camp together one day.
@@BackcountryPaddler Thatd be a blast
My husband was actually telling me today that wooden handles are not as good cuz the handles often break...and now i see your video! 😂
Something I now know... you should listen to him more often it sounds like. 😂
I have not watched the video yet….just started. But you should clean away all the snow…..i can just imagine a mushy mess by morning with the heat from the stove. Nice honest videos you do👏👏👌
Honestly can't remember at this point if that was an issue but that's a good suggestion.
I enjoyed the video. I have been a carpenter for over 40 yrs. I have found that wood handles always break. That is why my camping ax is a Metal Gerber like the one you used after yours broke. Also, Does the stove pipes break down flat to put in the bag ?
Duly noted about the axe handle. The stove pipe rolls up in the opposite direction and packs down into a small tube (a little smaller than the brown cardboard tube of a paper towel roll). Thanks for watching, John!
-Mark
Gotta have the beers buddy!
Always! But I usually forget them.. 😂 thanks for watching Dennis!
Time for a new axe. That one died of Covid. Man, that looked like fun camping out there with the hot tent, not so much for your buddy. That rib-eye with some Jenkins is the way to treat yourself. Great stay, better than at Best Western.
Hahah, I love this on so many levels Adrian. Have you had the Jenkins!? It's so good!
Died of Covid! 😆 you're killing me man. Best Western. Lol can I steal that line?
@@BackcountryPaddler
No Jenkins for me. I stick to Tim Hortons and maybe the odd Starbucks. Cheers to whatever we drink. 🍻
Thanks for the reminder! I bought Tims after work and it's getting cold on the counter 🙃
@@BackcountryPaddler
Don’t let that go to waste. 😂🇨🇦
Great video!! Sorry about the axe. You got a pretty sweet setup for camping and cooking. As I only have backpacking gear I look forward to more videos like this. $ camping gear is on my horizon. What Fjallraven pants are you wearing? Recommend Lawson’s Sip o Sunshine if you enjoy 2IPAs and anything by Grimm.
Everything takes time to accumulate. I'm the opposite and don't have backpacking gear. That's why I was carrying a huge dry bag that I use for canoe tripping. 😆 The pants are vidda pro G-1000's. I've had that Lawson's SOS! It's good!! Yet to try anything from Grimm.
@@BackcountryPaddler got the exact same pants. They’re bulletproof
@@soaroutdoors right!? I might get the wax at some point. Have you waxed yours?
@@BackcountryPaddler I have a small bar of the wax. Goes on easy and adds a lot of wind and water protection. Unfortunately we do not have a Fjallraven store nearby. They wax your stuff for free. But it’s prob a good thing cause I would spend way too much!
I'll have to pick some up!
Awesome video. If you watch what happened when you broke your axe handle it was a combination of cold temp and you were swinging way to hard hitting the bottom of the blade with all the force. It happens and if you were in the backcountry you'd simply learn how to improvise and make a new handle quickly
It's hard to tell if the blade or handle made contact with the log first, but either way it was a poor swing and poor way of splitting that wood down to begin with. Live and learn! I never considered the cold to be a factor in that way but you're right it was!
@@BackcountryPaddler it's all trial and error. I'm from northwestern Montana and I hot tent alot. I've done as cold as -42°F for 3 nights straight. I can tell you when it's that cold it hurts to even breath without a face mask and everything is at a slower pace becuz you have to be calculated with what you do. Your smart enough to get into winter camping and utilize your friends property and it's nice not having to worry about being at the top of the food chain while camping and getting into winter camping. It's better to have to Tapout in the ring then on the streets. Many people don't realize how quick things can go sideways when camping in winter. Happy to see you fight another day. Winter camping in extreme temps is alot like chess, you always have to be thinking 3 moves ahead. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Wow -42°F!! What an experience. You have to have a lot of experience and confidence built up to even attempt that. I'm definitely still learning so I'm some time away from being at that point. For now I'll just keep practicing and learning while having safety nearby. Chime in any time, I appreciate the advice from people such as you!
Nice it had it going on good stove
Looks warm inside with your stove, how’s was the room size with it? Sorry about your axe, but it can be fixed. Overall, seems you had a great time with the set up. Right on! ✌️
The tent is VERY tight with the stove inside. I would suggest to anyone that wants this tent and stove setup to get the XL size tent. Still had a great night out in the woods.I bought a new handle for the axe! Thanks for watching.
-Mark
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Thanks for the feedback.
@@20robertang anytime my friend.
If you put a stick in your saw and stand on the stick it’s easier to keep it still when sawing
You're right, you know I seen that once somewhere..it's a great idea!
That tent and stove looked real nice! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for checking it out!
I bought the the stove I wanted first, no am looking for my hot tent. Transporting in the car means I can bring the dual wood stove fan, maybe it will keep things cosier. Do you think tis would be a good tent for 2 or 1 plus a dog?
I would say if you are camping near your vehicle to get something bigger. I'm hoping to get a Pomoly Hex Plus soon myself. Room for 4-6 people (less with a stove of course). Check them out, they are top notch quality when it comes to hot tents. If you're sold on Luxe, they have a few larger tents for more people like the Octopeak.
Love the video, hate the continued temptation to buy a hot tent! 😀
Hahaha this combo was under $400! Really not too bad!
Love the baking pan haha. I thought about doing the same since the one they sell is $45
Works just as good if you ask me! If the wife doesn't watch the video she'll never know I took it. 😄
@@BackcountryPaddler hahaha. Great video man. I’m also curious what backpack were you rocking on this video? looks great
It was actually my canoeing dry bag. It's a Seal Line Boundary.
I totally dig your cooking style! I bought an Estwing Ax/maul hatchet for $19 at Lowes.... Handle will never break and so easy to slit wood or drive stakes. The con is it's 4 lbs.
My friend Mike who was there that day just bought one of those Estwings and really likes it! I wound up rehanging the axe handle and getting a Fiskars X7, also a cool lightweight affordable option for $25.
Great video!
Who makes the stove?
Hi Dave, here's a direct link to the stove. Thanks for watching!
luxe-hiking-gear.com/products/folding-wood-stove-titanium
-Mark
Ouch Man... watch the axe scene in slow motion and you will see what happened to the handle... sweet setup with the hot tent and Titanium stove... great to see you out there.... Dennis
Yeah.. I watched it in super slow-mo with that "I will remember you" song by Sarah McLaughlin playing...
Great video, what happened with the axe? Did you send it back?..
Unfortunately, they wouldn't do anything to replace it. I wound up replacing the handle myself with a replica. Good as new!
@@BackcountryPaddler I guess it tells more of your own story now than a stock one bought new though! 🙂
Good point!
That was weird failure with the axe, we have 2 the same and I have put mine thru hell, getting tired and shanking the handle, mine just takes the abuse and looks like new almost. They will fix it for you they are a great company. Stay well, love the video. Chin up.
It was surely my fault, but also wasn't the straightest grained handle at the same time. I since replaced it and rehung a new handle. Thanks for both watching and leaving the encouragement!
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I bet you carried in more weight in alcohol than tent! Nice set up haha
Truth!! 🤣 that's too funny.
I’ve been checking these out and comparing reviews. Thanks for you input I’m getting it! So sorry about your ax that does suck. Hopefully they sent you another one!
Both are nice but I would highly suggest a larger tent! The Hexpeak is very small compared to a couple new ones I bought for this winter season. The stove is great for the price. Thanks for watching!
@@BackcountryPaddler yea I noticed it’s small. I’m going for the mega horn 4p. Glad I found your channel though and maybe see ya out in the woods one day! Lol
Can't go wrong with that one! I've only heard good things. You'll be happy with it. 😁
Kinda thing that happens to me too......Now the broken handle can be used as firewood......
Haha actually would be great firewood too 🤦
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Thank you! 😁
Great video, I bought one also and wish I never did a review for it since I bought it had nothing but issues it warps and never wants to fit together ever especially when your fingers are cold. Piss poor design, I may do another review about it just because the price is far above where the quality is and I don’t want my name to reflect that anymore. I reached out to the company many times and just got Made fun of because I was using a Chinese tent, when I found out there tents are made in China also, so really disgusted by that company and won’t use them again. Enjoyed your video a lot thanks
I think a lot of the titanium stoves warp at least some. You can use straps to help hold it together while assembling it. Personally, I just leave mine assembled all the time. It's rare that I'd backpack in to hot tent camp. I appreciate you watching the video!
@@BackcountryPaddler I have seen that the straps help a lot, mine warped so bad it doesn’t wanna line up at all, but I’ll be running it tomorrow so I’ll give it another shot. I hike and solo hunt far In so the collapsed part wins it for me, I like some of these newer ones that fold up they seem really well done. Be safe out there
How’d your stove end up doing? More uses? Or junk?
It's not a high end stove but I'll tell ya what, for the money, it's worth it! Especially with how light it is. 👍
I did use it on video in another trip if you're interested to watch it.
@@BackcountryPaddler yeah! Just wondering if it’s worth the investment or if I’m better off with a Pomoly
Pomoly generally has much better quality. If you can afford it. Go that route. I'd love a T-brick myself!
Your axe handle wood looked to have soft rot spot. It may have weakened it.
You know.. I've since replaced the handle but this new one also has a spot just like that. I'm worried about it!
I think you buy those handles for like 5 or 10 dollars on amazon you should try that
I rehung the axe a couple months ago. 👍 thanks for the tip and for watching!
-Mark
Misuse of the axe. You missed the piece of wood and struck the cross log with the handle. You don’t have to strike it that hard.
Agreed. I'm out here learning as I go do mistakes will happen. I've since rehung the axe and look forward to more winter camping soon. Thanks for watching.
Breaking the axe was all on you... each time you struck the wood you were hitting the handle of the axe. I am surprised it went as long as it did...
I don't disagree with you. It was my fault, but that's how you live and learn. I could have easily edited that part out of the video but I'd rather show the bad with the good. This was my first time winter camping and I have much to learn. I hung a new handle on the axe and can't wait to get out again this winter.
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That looked might chilly. Bummer about the axe.
Yeah but the axe is replaceable. It's all good. Actually kept warm in the tent and had a great time still. 👍
Será muy difícil diseñar una casa con fondo de lona,y que quede totalmente sellada de abajo ? Tener que dormir sobre el hielo no es bueno
Next time buy a estwing all steel camp axe/hatchet. It's small, lightweight & it'll never break on you.
Those are nice! My buddy just got one. He and I both have the Fiskars X7 and I'm a big fan of that one too.
Great video. Glad you had a great time other than the axe mishap. That broke my heart seeing that. I have the same axe and they aren't cheap. Have you contacted Gransfors Bruk? if so what did they say? I'm guessing they wanted to sell you a new handle.
I did reach out but I haven't heard back from them yet. I hope you have better luck with yours, it's a beautiful axe. Still had a great time out there! I always appreciate your support!
-Mark
Beer or two... maybe 2 or 10!!
Goals! Haha, thanks for watching.
-Mark
Lol that Fisker seemed far better of and axe anyways
Haha very different axes hard to compare but I'll tell ya what when it comes to trying to keep it lightweight is great taking that Fiskars and it RIPS! I bought my own, the XY in black. I've used it a few times now and I'll have to show it more on my next video because I'm really impressed with it!
Liked the video from the guy you met at the Jackson pond lean to
Wow, been some time.. hope you are well!
how tall is your stove pipe? 6.5ft?
I don't recall off hand but that sounds about correct. This tent is very very small.
I just. Bought a wood handled hand axe. Now I wknder if it was a mistakw
Definitely not a mistake. Just use it properly and be extra cautious if using it in freezing cold conditions. Be sure to oil it and it should last forever!
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acampamento de inverno é o melhor!
That definitely looks like very hard wood the way it holds up to that saw
I don't recall what it was off the top of my head but it was some HARD hardwood for sure.
It's a 2 person tent plus a space for heater and you made your friend freeze
😄 Mike was trying out his new 4 season tent and sleep system. He slept through the night whereas I was up stoking the stove every 2 hours. So actually, he wins this one!
I had the Alps Mountaineering Tasmanian II and a Snugpak 0 degree sleeping bag. Super warm! Slept through the entire night. Poor Mark had to stoke the fire every once in awhile. Thanks for your concern though! 👍
I might add the Luxe Hexpeak is not a 2 person tent with the stove inside. It's barely a 1P!
Ok but in you would put a couple of pieces of split wood and then put the largest piece of a solid loge on top of the spliced wood before bed it would last longer
Should have shown the brand. Manufacturer could have replace it for you.
I thought I had mentioned it was a Gransfors Bruks. I reached out to them, they weren't able to ship me just the handle so I found a direct replacement online and rehung the new handle this summer. 👍
Fiskars trumps again! That haft was definitely a bad one. For the price Gransfors quality isn't really there.
I do think it was my error chopping that way in the cold, but I am loving the Fiskars X7 I picked up! I also rehung the handle on the Gransfors so I'll be putting both to the test. 👍
The wood to be cut should of been on top
Broke your axe by hitting the handle off the log that the fire was leaning against.
I did. Bad technique. Live and learn! I've since picked up one of those small Fiskars and also rehung a new handle on the Gransfors. Thanks for watching.
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Very poor and dangerous chopping technique. Leaning the piece you want to cut against the bigger log invites the piece you want to cut to flip backwards and smash into your eyes or face. The piece you want to cut should be vertical, standing upright or horizontal. The former position is safer. God bless.
I agree. Poor technique! But I'm ok with it.. live and learn. That's how we get better at things in life!
Ya know, for about $7 yo0u can get a better hatchet at Harbor Freight
Haha.. I pretty much did that and bought a Fiskars hatchet. I also did end up fixing this axe handle as well. Cheers!
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Lo lamento!
Looks like that when u went to hit the piece of log that you went to cut you hit the big log then cracked the handle then when you went to hit the last stroke and it broke the rest of the way
Yeah definitely my fault. Live and learn though. I hung a new hickory handle on the axe 🪓 so she's all good now. Thanks for watching!
@@BackcountryPaddler yep no problem. Brother in nature be safe and take care out there
Please tell me why would anyone want to have the ground or snow under them why not put down a tarp? Is it a manly thing?
I had a ground tarp down underneath me where I sleep. It's a hot tent with a wood stove, so you wouldn't want a tarp underneath the stove.
@@BackcountryPaddler I understand that but why not the rest of the ground and I have seen a fireproof and heat resistant mat under the stove
@@susanjohnson2579 fire safety is priority 1 and I do not own any kind of fireproof ground mat. For me personally I don't see the need, as long as I have a ground sheet under where I'm sitting/sleeping I'm fine. I kept my gear in a dry bag so nothing was wet in the morning. For a first time in a hot tent it was quite comfortable and worked out well.
@@susanjohnson2579 here's a good article on it
seekoutside.com/blog/fearlessly-floorless/
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Hmmmm interesting wood chopping technique,,,,, You went over the log with the tip of your axe and the wooden handle hit the log first before the head of axe hit the wood.
I am sorry, but completely your own fault bro.
I've since rehung a new axe handle. But hey...mistakes happen when you're new to any hobby. Live and learn! Thanks for watching.
@@BackcountryPaddler hahaha you´re right. I experienced it many times. lol I´m sure that handlle can be fixed. But what will you change about your wood chopping techniques?
@@kojak6671 the new handle is on. Replaced it with another Gransfors hickory handle. As for technique, I've brushed up some. Paul Kirtley has excellent videos to watch on splitting wood! Before I head out winter camping I'll watch them again because when your out there and it's cold it's easy to hurry and make a mistake.
@@BackcountryPaddler I´m from the Netherlands, so it´s usualy cold or raining over here...but i still like it here.
@@kojak6671 I'd love to travel there one day!
You will break more axe's chopping that way. When you miss what you're trying to chop the axe head should be the only thing hitting the surface you are chopping on. Not sure why you believe you deserve a refund because the axe worked perfectly until you used it in a manner that wasn't proper.
I had to go back and look at the film. It was bad technique I agree. I was new to this and sometimes lessons are learned the hard way. I've since rehung a new handle on the axe and can't wait to get back out winter camping soon. Thanks for watching.
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Please new video
I will surely make more videos. I'd love you to check out my others until then! 🙂
I thought that was going to happen 10 seconds before you did it. Company shouldn't replace it, user error. You hit the main log with the handle, amateur mistake
Yeah, I'm learning as I go, so amateur mistakes will happen. I like to show the good and the bad which is the reality! Thanks for watching.
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