In this video I go over the kayaking gear that I take with me on my SUV camping trips and adventures. I’ve always wanted a kayak and finally bit the bullet and got myself one at the start of this last summer. It was definitely worth the investment! I had a great time with it before I had to put it away for the winter.

This video covers info about the kayak, paddle, life jacket, and roof rack kayak holder that I use. I basically got the cheapest pieces of equipment I could find, but they all work really well for me. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

Gear in This Video

(Note: The Amazon links below are affiliate links.)

• Pelican Trailblazer 100 kayak from Dick’s Sporting Goods. It was on sale for $177 when Dick’s was having a Memorial Day sale.
• Kayak paddle – Not sure what the brand is. It was $20 or $25 at Walmart.
• Life jacket – $10 at Walmart. It was the cheapest one that wasn’t one of those $5 orange ones.
• Pool noodle – $1 or $2 from Walmart
• CASCADE CREEK Yakclip Paddle Clip
• Cockpit cover (Size 7.0)
• Roof rack kayak holders
• Red ratchet strap – I think I just got it at Walmart for a few dollars.
• Kayak cable lock

As always, make sure you check out my online store.

In this video I go through my camp kitchen/cooking setup. I cover the tables I use for preparing the food and putting my stoves on, the utensils I carry, the pots and pans I use, and more. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

You can check out my new online store here.

Below is a list of most of the gear I show in the video. I don’t include links to obvious/uninteresting things like the knives or plate. The items below appear roughly in the order that they appeared in the video. (Note: All of the Amazon links below are affiliate links.)

• Hanging Table Kit
• Little aluminum table
• Roll-up utensil bag: Not for sale yet, but will be eventually at Kamchatka Gear.
• Collapsible bowl: Bought at Walmart. If I were to order some online, I’d probably get these.
• Large pan
• Colander: $0.88 at Walmart
• Salt and pepper shakers
• Funnel: $2 in the camping section at Walmart
• One-egg frying pan
• Silicone pot holder: From Walmart
• Folding stove windscreen
• Large mesh utensil bag
• Cutting mat: I bought mine in a 3-pack at Walmart, but here are some similar ones on Amazon.
• Tall/skinny little pot with the two cups inside
• Little backpacking stove
• Dual fuel stove

In this video I talk about how much my one-month, 5-state, 4000-mile road trip cost. I break it down into the categories of groceries, restaurants, gas, etc. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

LINKS

• Road trip log
• Kamchatka Gear (my online store)

I’m super excited to announce that my online store is finally live! It’s called Kamchatka Gear, named after a wild and remote region of far eastern Russia that I’ve long been fascinated with. In the video below, I explain a bit more about the site and my plans for it moving forward. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

And here are the Instagram and YouTube channel links: Instagram and YouTube.

One of the most common requests I get is to cook more and show more recipes, so in this video I show how to make a delicious and hearty (though perhaps not terribly healthy) breakfast quesadilla. It’s an especially great meal for chilly mornings. It’s cheap and easy to make. What more can you ask for? (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

All good things must come to an end, and in this video I finish up my monthlong SUV camping road trip. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

GPS Coordinates
* Ross Falls trailhead: 42.2166, -114.2876
* Ross Falls: 42.2148, -114.2898
* FS Flats: 42.1540, -114.2586
* Phantom Falls trailhead: 42.1085, -114.1265
* Phantom Falls: 42.0913, -114.1313
* Window Arch: 42.0760, -113.7173
* Campsite: 41.951767, -113.328352

In this video I check out some of the best and most beautiful areas that southern Idaho has to offer. I was really impressed with this part of the state and found several areas that I’d like to go back to in the future. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

GPS COORDINATES
* Oolite Interpretive Trail: 42.840935, -116.117302
* Box Canyon State Park: 42.709855, -114.791879
* Balanced Rock: 42.547313, -114.958352
* Campsite: 42.300782, -114.350618

In this video I talk about a year on YouTube and make a big announcement about the future of the channel and what I do. Exciting stuff! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

A COUPLE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEOS FROM THE PAST YEAR (WHAT ARE YOURS?):
* One Week in Joshua Tree
* Climbing Moapa Peak

In today’s video I explore some stunning natural landscapes in far eastern Oregon, check out an amazing waterfall in Idaho, find some incredible campsites that ultimately don’t work out, and have a couple of uncomfortably close animal encounters. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

GPS COORDINATES
* Charbonneau Grave: 42.951990, -117.339263
* Leslie Gulch: 43.298921, -117.269965
* Owyhee Reservoir: 43.321973, -117.328647
* Succor Creek: 43.472184, -117.123493
* Jump Creek Falls: 43.476924, -116.925027
* Celebration Park: 43.299834, -116.522404
* Buggy canyon rim campsites: 43.2355, -116.3676
* Campsite: 43.241047, -116.353948

Mountain drives! Wild horses! A hunt for Native American rock art! Volcanic craters! This video has it all! I continue to explore SE Oregon and have a great time doing it, even though unexpected private lands foil my plans on a few occasions. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

GPS COORDINATES
* Krumbo Reservoir rock art boulder: 42.9564, -118.8369
* Lava Pit Crater: 43.0758, -118.7569
* East Twin Crater: 43.0974, -118.8060
* Malheur Maar: 43.1040, -118.8165
* Campsite: Approximately 42.8420, -117.6926