Setting Up Camp: Water Filtration, Sleeping Pad, and Dinner

In Part 3 of our Fundamental Friday series, This episode of Fundamental Friday takes you deeper into the camp setup process—moving from survival basics into evening comfort and cooking. You’ll see step-by-step how I:

Use a gravity-fed water filtration system to purify a gallon of water.

Test out a self-inflating sleeping pad with a wool blanket.

Assemble a portable wood-burning stove for safe camp cooking.

Gather kindling, manage fire safety, and light a controlled blaze with a Bic lighter.

Cook one of my favorite camp meals—Spam in a skillet—simple, hearty, and perfect after a long day in the woods.

This episode shows how even a primitive camp can feel like home when you know how to make water safe, keep warm, and enjoy a solid meal at the end of the day.

below is a list of gear used in this series:

Fire redundancy: Ferro rod, Bic lighter, char cloth, and even a pencil sharpener for tinder.

Cutting tools: Belt knife (Mora Garberg), backup knife, multi-tool, and folding saw.

Cooking gear: Bush pot, skillet, wood burning grill, cutting board, and seasoning containers.

Food & drink: Freeze-dried meals, tortillas, powdered milk, trail mix, and drink mixes.
(if you are interested in my new homemade freeze-dried meals email me at [e-mail] I will be offering:
Breakfast, (Southern) Red Beans & Rice, Chicken Stew and Shepherd's Pie)

Water systems: GRAYL filter, 6L gravity bag, and backup metal bottle for boiling.

Shelter: DD 3x3 tarp, wool blanket, hammock, and a blow-up mattress for flexibility.

Comfort & safety: First aid kit, solar lanterns, gloves, shemagh, change of clothes, and even a folding camp chair.

If you’ve ever wondered how to put together a primitive camping kit that covers every base without overpacking, this video lays out the blueprint.

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