Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Hey friends — Alex here. I headed out to Joshua Tree this past weekend for a quick shakedown run to test out two new cold-weather tools: the brand-new Bereg wood stove and the Sparks Overland Mini Diesel Heater.
Now, I’ve been using the Bereg UP7 tent for a few months and already know what it can handle — but this trip was all about seeing how these new heat sources perform together before true winter camping begins.
In this video, I’m doing more talking-to-camera than usual, sharing perspective on:
*The confusion surrounding authentic Bereg tents vs. China-made clones
* How the new Bereg wood stove performs inside the UP7
* Why shake-down testing is one of the most important steps before heading into freezing conditions
* And my thoughts on cold-weather camping — my personal favorite time of year to get out
The temps in Joshua Tree only dipped into the mid-40s, which made it a perfect safe environment to test and dial in these new systems. Both crushed expectations, and I’ve got deeper-dive videos coming soon where I’ll push them in true winter conditions.
If you’re into overlanding, canvas tents, and real-world gear testing, hit that Subscribe button so you don’t miss what’s next.
📦 Gear featured:
• Bereg UP7 Tent
• Bereg Wood Stove (new model)
• Sparks Overland Mini Diesel Heater
Timestamps :
0:00 – Trip & Gear Overview
1:01 – BREG vs. Clones
2:36 – Why Shakedown First
4:36 – Camp & Location
5:56 – Diesel Mini First Use
7:16 – Wood Stove Highlights
8:35 – UP-7 Performance + Clone Pitfalls
12:01 – Setup Tips & Fast Deploy
14:21 – Heat Test + Overnight Plan
18:30 – Wrap-Up
#overlanding #BeregUP7 #SparksOverland #coldweathercamping
🔥 More Adventures Await:
You’ll love these hands-on gear reviews:
NEW Sparks Overland Mini Diesel Heater – First Look & Breakdown : youtu.be/8rXS1vykFCk
Backcountry Camping Q&A: Sparks Overland Diesel Heater, Truck Update & Gear Setup : youtu.be/GvfyMX8Wu4o
Hey friends — Alex here. I headed out to Joshua Tree this past weekend for a quick shakedown run to test out two new cold-weather tools: the brand-new Bereg wood stove and the Sparks Overland Mini Diesel Heater.
Now, I’ve been using the Bereg UP7 tent for a few months and already know what it can handle — but this trip was all about seeing how these new heat sources perform together before true winter camping begins.
In this video, I’m doing more talking-to-camera than usual, sharing perspective on:
*The confusion surrounding authentic Bereg tents vs. China-made clones
* How the new Bereg wood stove performs inside the UP7
* Why shake-down testing is one of the most important steps before heading into freezing conditions
* And my thoughts on cold-weather camping — my personal favorite time of year to get out
The temps in Joshua Tree only dipped into the mid-40s, which made it a perfect safe environment to test and dial in these new systems. Both crushed expectations, and I’ve got deeper-dive videos coming soon where I’ll push them in true winter conditions.
If you’re into overlanding, canvas tents, and real-world gear testing, hit that Subscribe button so you don’t miss what’s next.
📦 Gear featured:
• Bereg UP7 Tent
• Bereg Wood Stove (new model)
• Sparks Overland Mini Diesel Heater
Timestamps :
0:00 – Trip & Gear Overview
1:01 – BREG vs. Clones
2:36 – Why Shakedown First
4:36 – Camp & Location
5:56 – Diesel Mini First Use
7:16 – Wood Stove Highlights
8:35 – UP-7 Performance + Clone Pitfalls
12:01 – Setup Tips & Fast Deploy
14:21 – Heat Test + Overnight Plan
18:30 – Wrap-Up
#overlanding #BeregUP7 #SparksOverland #coldweathercamping
🔥 More Adventures Await:
You’ll love these hands-on gear reviews:
NEW Sparks Overland Mini Diesel Heater – First Look & Breakdown : youtu.be/8rXS1vykFCk
Backcountry Camping Q&A: Sparks Overland Diesel Heater, Truck Update & Gear Setup : youtu.be/GvfyMX8Wu4o
