"Snow Cruise" Pt 3 with Allie the Mtn Dog and Nutnfancy

This video documents an adventurous winter camping trip in the Rocky Mountains, featuring a "snow cruise" with a black lab named Allie and the host, Nutnfancy. The focus is on survival skills, including setting up a shelter with a Coghlan's tube tent, making fire in snowy conditions, and processing firewood. The video heavily features the testing and review of various bladed tools, specifically mentioning the Cold Steel Trail Boss axe, Norse Tomahawk, and Ontario RAT-7 knife. The challenges of working in deep snow and the efficiency of different tools for tasks like crosscutting and limb stripping are discussed. The description also notes the need for waterproof camera equipment due to heavy snowfall and apologizes for potential audio degradation.

TX Gear Guy provides an expert-level demonstration on how to tie a snake knot lanyard using 550 paracord. The guide details the preparation of a 25-inch cord, securing the knife handle, and the precise steps for forming the snake knot. This technique is ideal for adding a functional and secure lanyard to fixed blade knives, enhancing grip and retention.

Lt Col Nutnfancy provides a practical field review of the Odenwolf D2 fixed blade knife, testing both the W-Scandi and W-Flat variants. The review covers carving, batoning, chopping, and splitting tasks, highlighting the knife's durability, edge retention with D2 steel, and comfortable TPE handle. Nutnfancy concludes it offers exceptional value for its $40 price point.

This video showcases a solo testing session of a Gränsfors Bruks axe. The testing occurred outdoors in Wyoming, following a 300-mile ride on a KTM 690 motorcycle. The description highlights that the activity involved 'a lot of work,' implying rigorous use of the axe during a challenging outdoor excursion. The content focuses on the performance and utility of the axe in a practical, albeit demanding, scenario.

This video review by Nutnfancy showcases the Scrapyard Sykco 511, 711, and 911 knives, inducting them into his "Hall of Fame." The review highlights the exceptional performance of these blades, made from SR-101 steel, in harsh alpine, snowy environments. They demonstrated excellent durability, edge retention, and resistance to chipping and bending after rigorous testing including chopping and batoning. The video discusses the specific strengths of each knife size and their intended purposes (POU), noting the comfortable handles and impressive balance of the larger models. While value is considered good, the absence of sheaths and high shipping costs are mentioned as drawbacks. The limited edition, American-made nature of these woods blades is emphasized as a key selling point, making them a worthwhile investment for outdoor enthusiasts.

This video, the final part of "Moonscape Backpacking" by Nutnfancy, focuses on creating a primitive wilderness spear using a Buck Hoodlum knife. The creator, Tom Sawyer at heart, details fashioning a spear from a fallen tree and testing its durability and balance by launching it into the snow. The Buck Hoodlum's digging capabilities and an improvised icebox are also demonstrated. Due to Time Calorie Energy (TCE) limitations, other planned activities like snowcaving are postponed. The video concludes with a quick review of the Jansport Carson backpack used for the trip, highlighting it as a valuable piece of gear. The series is dedicated to Ron Hood.

This video captures a raw, unfiltered moment of nature as a weasel hunts a ground squirrel, observed by vlogger Nutnfancy while riding his KTM 690 Enduro R. It highlights the primal struggle for survival in the wild and the observer's philosophical reflection on the food chain. The footage was captured using an iPhone during a wilderness adventure.

This video compares the AK-47 and AR-15 platforms, highlighting the AR-15's advantages in accuracy, recoil management, and modularity due to tighter tolerances and inline stock design. The AK-47 is noted for its simplicity in operation for beginners and superior reliability in austere conditions with looser tolerances. Weight, ergonomics, and value are also discussed, with the AR-15 often preferred for lighter, more adaptable configurations.

This video critiques the trend of over-accessorizing AR-15 platforms, arguing that many additions are unnecessary and hinder performance. It explores reasons like ignorance, online posturing, industry marketing, media influence, and skill compensation. The presenter emphasizes defining a rifle's 'Philosophy of Use' (POU) before adding accessories, using stock examples to illustrate weight differences.

This review focuses on selecting the best AR-15 scopes based on practical, real-world performance rather than trends. Key considerations include engagement ranges, with recommendations for red dots at close range and variable scopes for mid-to-long range. The speaker emphasizes value, rejecting 'glass elitism' and highlighting lightweight options under 20 ounces. Technical features like eye relief and field of view are crucial for usability, while reticle complexity should be balanced with situational needs.