Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
10 Camping Tasks - One person gets the Tent Life, the other gets the LUXURY VAN LIFE!
This Van is AMAZING - We took the APEX Model out from Vanlife Campers:
vanlifecampers.com
#camping #vanlife #campervan
Traditional camping vs. luxury camper van camping — who had it harder?
We took on 10 camping challenges, but here’s the twist: one of us had to survive in a basic tent with no comforts, while the other lived it up in a fully-equipped luxury camper van.
10 Camping Tasks - One person gets the Tent Life, the other gets the LUXURY VAN LIFE!
This Van is AMAZING - We took the APEX Model out from Vanlife Campers:
vanlifecampers.com
#camping #vanlife #campervan
Traditional camping vs. luxury camper van camping — who had it harder?
We took on 10 camping challenges, but here’s the twist: one of us had to survive in a basic tent with no comforts, while the other lived it up in a fully-equipped luxury camper van.
![3 Great Camping Axes Compared - [Gransfors Bruk]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yl9WU51-Bko/mqdefault.jpg "3 Great Camping Axes Compared - [Gransfors Bruk]
Comparing 3 of the Lightweight Backcountry Axes that I own.
Talking about the advantages and disadvantages of each, and performing Split and Chop tests.
A Small One/Two Handed Hatchet style Axe. - Small Forest Axe
A Larger 2 Handed Axe. - Scandinavian Forest Axe
And a Small Splitting Axe. - Small Splitting Axe.
These are all 3 from the company Gransfors Bruk.
The models are:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Gransfors Bruk - Small Forest Axe - One Handed
00:53 Bear Essentials Axe Mask and Sharpener
02:22 Gransfors Bruk - Scandinavian Forest Axe - Two HAnded
03:44 Gransfors Bruk - Small Splitting Axe
06:34 Splitting Test - Small Forest Axe
09:01 Splitting Test - Scandinavian Forest Axe
10:48 Splitting Test - Small Splitting Axe
12:16 Chop Test - Small Splitting Axe
13:10 Chop Test - Scandinavian Forest Axe
13:49 Chop Test - Small Splitting Axe
16:08 Summary
16:59 BONUS: Bear Essentials Axe Mask and Sharpener
#best axe #bushcraft axe #how to sharpen an axe #best camping axe #camping axe review #gransfors bruk #small forest axe #scandinavian forest axe #small splitting axe
#axe comparison #lightweight axe #best hatchet for survival #axe chopping test #best axe for camping #axe splitting test")
![How To Setup a Fly Rod, Reel, Leader, Tippet and Flies ! [Knots + Tips]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zrWs0Zwv9nI/mqdefault.jpg "How To Setup a Fly Rod, Reel, Leader, Tippet and Flies ! [Knots + Tips]
COMPLETE step-by-step video on how to set up a fly fishing rod for beginners, including all essential knots!
In this complete fly fishing rod setup guide, I walk you through rigging a fly rod from scratch, perfect for novice anglers looking to start fly fishing. We cover everything from assembling your fly rod to tying the right knots and attaching your fly, with a focus on freshwater fly fishing for trout, salmon, or panfish.
The knots we use in this video are:
Arbor Knot
Improved Albright Knot
Perfection Loop
Blood Knot
Double Surgeon’s Knot
Non-Slip Mono Loop
16-20 / Pitzen Knot
Improved Clinch Knot
What youll learn: how to assemble a fly rod, spool a fly reel with backing and fly line, tie essential fly fishing knots, and set up your leader, tippet, and fly. This tutorial also covers how to string fly line through rod guides, choose the right amount of backing, and avoid tangles for a smooth fly fishing experience.
In this video, I cover:
Techniques for spooling a fly reel with backing and fly line to prevent tangles (1:40)
Step-by-step fly rod setup guide for beginners, including assembling a fly rod and attaching a reel (0:23)
How to tie backing to a fly reel using the Arbor Knot and to fly line with the Improved Albright Knot (0:42, 2:48)
Best practices for connecting fly line to leader with the Perfection Loop and attaching leader to tippet using the Blood Knot or Double Surgeon’s Knot (5:50, 7:05, 8:30)
Tips for tying flies to tippet with the Non-Slip Mono Loop, 16-20 / Pitzen Knot, or Improved Clinch Knot (10:06, 11:07, 12:00)
Beginner fly fishing tips, like fixing a loose reel and the benefits of loop knots for flies (0:00, 9:43)
This beginner’s guide to fly fishing rod setup is tailored for those new to fly fishing, offering practical advice for fly rod assembly, fly fishing tackle setup, and choosing the best fly fishing gear for beginners. Whether it’s your first fly fishing trip or you’re setting up a fly rod for kids, we’ve got you covered with easy fly fishing knot tutorials and recommendations for fly fishing equipment.
0:00 - Tip to Fix a Loose Reel
0:23 - How To Assemble a Fly Rod
0:42 - Tying Backing To A Fly Reel - The Arbor Knot
1:40 - How to Properly Line a Fly Reel to Avoid Tangles
2:20 - How Much Backing to Put on a Fly Reel?
2:48 - How To Tie Backing to Fly Line - The Improved Arlbright Knot
5:05 - How To Tie a Loop Knot for Your Leader ot Fly Line Connection
5:50 - How To Attach a Fly Line to the Leader - The Perfection Loop
6:30 - What is a Fly Fishing Tippet?
7:05 - How to Attach a Leader to Tippet - The Blood Knot
8:30 - How to Attach a Leader to Tippet FAST - The Double Surgeon’s Knot
9:24 - Tip to String Fly Line Through Your Rod Guides
9:43 - The Benefit of a Loop Knot on a Fly
10:06 - How to Tie on a Fly - The Non-Slip Mono Loop
11:07 - How to Tie on a Fly - The 16-20 / Pitzen Knot
12:00 How to Tie on a Fly - The Improved Clinch Knot
#FlyFishingSetup #BeginnerFlyFishing #FlyRodSetup #FlyFishingForBeginners #HowToFlyFish #FlyFishingTutorial #FlyReelSetup #FlyFishingGear #FlyFishingTips #FlyFishingKnots #FreshwaterFlyFishing #FlyFishingBasics #AnglingForBeginners #FlyFishingEquipment #FlyRodAssembly #BeginnerFlyFishingTips #FlyLineSetup #FlyFishingRodAndReelCombo #FlyFishingKnotTutorials #FlyFishingTackle
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