Friday, May 30, 2014

After Hours - Budget Overnight Adventure - INTRO




This is the INTRO for the After Hours - Budget Overnight Adventure.  The actual Adventure video is coming soon.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

French Canvas Water Bucket Giveaway - Enter Now



It's time for another Military Surplus Item Giveaway. Enter NOW :

TO ENTER: Subscribe and share what your favorite Knife is. That's it! Thank you everyone. .

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French Canvas Water Bucket $4.95

LINK : http://www.keepshooting.com/french-canvas-water-bucket.html

Original vintage French Army Canvas Water Bucket. These are designed to allow troops to easily retrieve over a gallon of water from streams, lakes, or rivers. Heavy water tight canvas construction Wooden circular top and base Collapsible design for easy storage
Wooden insert in carry handle Holds over 1 gallon of water Hang to dry when done.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Budget Overnight Adventure - Gear Loadout



Thank you everyone for voting on the gear that will be used for the Budget Overnight Adventure; this is the Loadout.

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PACK :               Kelty Vintage Tioga Pack : on Ebay          $55

SHELTER :        Eureka Solitaire 1P :                                  $72

Foot Print : Tyvek 4 X 8 Foot- Left over from                      $0

SLEEPING BAG :   Thermarest Tech Blanket Retail $50   ($20)

SLEEPING PAD :  BangGood Spliced Cushion                   $24

COOK KIT : GSI Stainless Bottle Cup                                  $10
(backup is Solid Fuel Cubs)

HEAD LAMP : Petzl E91 Tikkina 2 Headlamp                     $20

FIRST AID KIT : Adventure Medical Ultralight .3                $9.00

HYDRATION BLADDER : CamelBak Antidote Reservoir 3L $26

Gear Organization : Vaultz Mesh Bags                                  $11

TOTAL PRICE OF LOADOUT :  $277 if you paid full price.
I paid less that $200 for all of this gear using coupon codes and looking for deals on the net.

Additional Gear : Food, Lighter, Entertainment, Line for Bear Bag,

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Viewer Sent Items - Unboxing 3 - Organo Gold Coffee


Today we're looking at some Organo Gold Instant Coffee that was sent in by a viewer.  Thank you for joining me.

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Friday, May 23, 2014

An Incredible Alternative to Char Cloth - Fire Starter



Continuing along with our series on making fire...
Do you like Char Cloth?
You will LOVE this.
This is An Incredible Alternative to Char Cloth!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

French Mess Kit Giveaway - WINNER Announcement



Thank you all for Entering the Contest as it's time to announce the Winner!

Didn't Win and Want one? The Link is Below.

LINK : http://www.keepshooting.com/french-mess-kit.html

Original French Mess Kit as issued to the  .

Each mess kit has three pieces that nest down into a compact size for easy transport.

$7.95

Two Cooking Pans with Handles
One eating tray
Size is about 7" x 5" x 2.25"
Authentic French Military Surplus
D-Ring for ease of carry
Marked on bottom with French manufacturer
Surplus Very Good Condition
Military Origin France
Construction Aluminum
Condition Surplus Used
Weight 1.75lbs
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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Snap Shot Preview : May 2014


Some of the previews, reviews, and instructional videos that are coming up in the month of May and Beyond.

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Reviews : ThruNite T10s

  Red Rock Enhanced Assault Pack

Ravpower Powerbank Model RP-PB03

Golite Shangri-la 3 tent

Previews : Arc'teryx Echo Pack

    Alice Pack (so many have asked for this)

            Rothco Tactisling

     Ravpower Battery bank and Lantern combo

      Gerber Warrant Knife

      Schrade SCHF9 Extreme Survival Knife

      Ragged Edge Card Sleeve ID - Carbon Fiber Sailcloth

     Thermarest Neo-Air Xtherm

Instruction : An Alternative to Char Cloth

                   Bears : Do's and Don'ts

     A three part series on Preparing for the Hike.

     We're going to be doing some more knife mods

      We will continue with the Outdoor Fitness Series as well.
         
  Setting up the Golite Shangri-la 3 tent


Trips : Budget Overnighter

    Lake Kayaking Trip

    Day hikes

** Camp Fire Chronicles Starting Up again —

** Very Quick Viewer Sent in Item

** We're going to announce the winner for the French Mess Kit

and Start another Giveaway.


**  Going to be starting a new series with the TOGR Called Quick Response which basically are short videos addressing questions that i feel a wide range of viewers would be interested in.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Banggood.com Fleece Sleeping Bag Liner - Preview


Today we're previewing the Fleece Sleeping Bag Liner from Banggood.com.


http://www.banggood.com/Outdoor-Ultralight-Fleece-Sleeping-Bag-Liner-Envelope-Style-p-73996.html

Comes in Green and Navy Blue (which you see here)

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$19.78

Product name:Outdoor ultralight fleece sleeping bag liner  envelope style
Single/double sleeping bag:Single
For the crowd:Adult
Color:Navy blue,Green
Material:Polar fleece
Size:175*70cm
Weight:650g 1.4lbs which is very light weight.

Features:

100% brand new.
high quality and practical.
Polar fleece material,anti-pilling,comfortable and keep warm.
After packing,mini volume is portable and easy to carry.
Multifunctions,can be used as blanket,sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner.
It is the best choice for you when camping outdoor,office lunch breaks or any other outdoor travel activities.

Zippered

nice stuff sack

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Monday, May 12, 2014

T. O. G. R. Question & Answers Part 4 : Answers




This is part 4 of the Question and Answer series.  Part 5 will come soon so get your questions ready.

Thanks for watching.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Viewer's Choice Budget Overnighter - Vote Now


--------Budget Overnight Adventure

Below are the voting options that you have to select from;
Pack and Shelter options. 
Please vote on the right hand side of the page.

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PACKS: 



Kelty External Frame Tioga Pack - $50 or less



TETON Sports Scout3400 - $65



 North Face Terra 45L Pack  - $105



Kelty Yukon External Frame Pack - $130



High Sierra Tech Series 59404 Titan 55 Internal Frame Pack - $70


  
Alice Pack- $40


TENTS:



Marmot Titan Backpacking Tent - 2-Person, 3-Season - $150



Marmot Limelight 2P - $185



Marmot Ajax 2 Tent - 2-Person  - $138 on Sierra with coupon



Mountainsmith Morrison 2 Person  - $129



Coleman Hooligan 2p - $53



Eureka Solitaire $72



Improved Combat Shelter - $150 on Ebay.



Kelty Salida 2 Person Tent - $140

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Sleeping Bags: 

I will decide this based on the conditions at the time.


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Friday, May 9, 2014

After the Hike - Creeper Walk 2014


On todays episode of After the Hike we're discussing the Double Trouble Creeper Walk 2014 Night Hike.  Thanks for watching.  Enjoy the Bloopers at the end.  :)

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

French Canvas Water Bucket - Military Surplus


French Canvas Water Bucket
$4.95

LINK : http://www.keepshooting.com/french-canvas-water-bucket.html

Original vintage French Army Canvas Water Bucket. These are designed to allow troops to easily retrieve over a gallon of water from streams, lakes, or rivers.

Heavy water tight canvas construction
Wooden circular top and base
Collapsible design for easy storage
Wooden insert in carry handle
Holds over 1 gallon of water

Hang to dry when done.

Friday, May 2, 2014