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Chilly Moose Coolers Review: Bowen vs Harbour Bucket vs Explorer (Tested)
Chilly Moose Coolers: 16L Bowen Soft-Side, 12L Harbour Bucket, and 55L Wheeled Explorer Coolers sitting on a picnic table at a campsite in the woods

Chilly Moose Coolers Review: Bowen vs Harbour Bucket vs Explorer (Tested)

We tested three Chilly Moose coolers — the Bowen, Harbour Bucket, and 55L Explorer — through ice tests, leak tests, and real Canadian weather. Here’s which one wins, and which

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Best Spring Fishing Lures: Our Top New Spring Picks for Bass & Walleye
new spring fishing lures for 2026 - megabass pop x, megabass pop max, 6th sense, senko worm,

Best Spring Fishing Lures: Our Top New Spring Picks for Bass & Walleye

Discover the hottest spring fishing lures for 2024! Explore new trends, realistic crankbaits, innovative soft plastics, and hybrid lures. Find your next go-to bait for a successful fishing season.
Emergency Preparedness with Jase: Antibiotics, Food, Water & Travel Kits Compared
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Emergency Preparedness with Jase: Antibiotics, Food, Water & Travel Kits Compared

Think your first aid kit has you covered? Here’s what most outdoor kits are missing — and the practical wilderness emergency preparedness solutions that actually fill the gaps.
Jase Bunker in a Box: Everything You Need for Smart Survival in One Kit!
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Jase Bunker in a Box: Everything You Need for Smart Survival in One Kit!

Don’t get caught unprepared. Discover the Jase Bunker in a Box, an all-in-one survival kit built for real emergencies.
How to Choose the Best Water Bottle for Hiking and Outdoor Adventures
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How to Choose the Best Water Bottle for Hiking and Outdoor Adventures

A “quick hike” can turn into hours outdoors. Learn how to choose the best water bottle for safety, hydration, and real wilderness use.
Meet the YETI Skala Hiking Backpack: Built for Serious Miles
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Meet the YETI Skala Hiking Backpack: Built for Serious Miles

Discover the new YETI Skala hiking backpacks – designed for day hikes, multi-day treks, and a fit that works for both men and women. See which pack fits your adventure

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10 Best Valentine’s Day Gear Gifts for Your Outdoorsy Love
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10 Best Valentine’s Day Gear Gifts for Your Outdoorsy Love

Searching for valentine’s day gift ideas that feel adventurous, useful, and unforgettable? This Valentine’s Day gear guide is a rugged-sweet lineup of field-ready favourites, from a waxed canvas jacket to

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10 Routine Snowmobile Maintenance Tips Before Your First Ride
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10 Routine Snowmobile Maintenance Tips Before Your First Ride

Nail your first snowmobile ride using 10 key maintenance tips. Adjust clutch, fill fluids, check studs. Skip repairs and enjoy fresh snow now.
Best Fishing Gifts 2025: Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Anglers
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Best Fishing Gifts 2025: Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Anglers

Find the perfect fishing gifts for the angler in your life! Our 2025 holiday guide features top-rated fishing gear, apparel, lures, rods, fishfinders, and unique experiences. Shop now!
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We put all three Chilly Moose coolers through first impressions: the bucket cooler, the soft-sided cooler bag, and the wheeled hard cooler. Leak test, ice retention so far, and which one this contractor actually brings to the jobsite.Chilly Moose is a Canadian cooler company, and they sent all three for review — opinions (and leak tests) are entirely ours. Full written review with final ice-test numbers coming on the blog: https://bushlife.ca/chilly-moose-coolers-bucket-vs-bag-vs-55l-wheeled/🧊 WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO0:00 – Intro: the three coolers0:55 - 16L Bowen Cooler Review03:47 - 12L Harbour Bucket Cooler Review06:24 - 55L Wheeled Explorer Cooler Review09:07 - What to look for in a cooler / Cooler comparisons / Continued 55L Review18:44 - Stelios picks🛒 GEAR & DEALSChilly Moose lineup: 16L Bowen Soft-Hard Side Cooler: https://bushlife.ca/recommends/chilly-moose-16l-bowen-soft-cooler/12L Harbour Bucket Cooler: https://bushlife.ca/recommends/chilly-moose-12l-harbour-bucket-cooler/55L Wheeled Explorer Cooler: https://bushlife.ca/recommends/chilly-moose-55l-wheeled-explorer-cooler/All our exclusive brand codes: https://bushlife.ca/our-favourite-products/📍 MORE BUSHLIFE⚪️ Website: https://bushlife.ca🔴 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BushLife/?sub_confirmation=1🟡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushlifecanada🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushlifecanada⚫️ X: https://x.com/BushLifeCanada🔴 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/BushLifeCanada/📧 Get gear tips & adventure stories in our newsletter: https://bushlife.ca/newsletter/#ChillyMoose #CoolerReview #CanadianMade—————ABOUT BUSHLIFEI'm Stelios — an outdoor adventurer who puts gear to the test in real-world conditions. If you love camping, overlanding, hunting, or exploring the backcountry, you’re in the right place.
Chilly Moose Coolers First Look: Bucket vs. Bag vs. Wheeled — Which One Wins?
aZengear Repair Patches update - 365 days later. While fishing, I hooked my boat seat, leaving quite the hole. I patched the hole with a colour-matching aZengear adhesive patch. Exposed to heavy rains, the sun and even more bad casts, let’s see how the gear repair patch held up one year later.MENTIONED GEAR👉 aZengear: https://bushlife.ca/link/azenger-patches-yt/READ THE BLOG POST REVIEW👉 https://bushlife.ca/azengear-adhesive-patch/—————SOCIALS 🔴 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BushLife/?sub_confirmation=1🟡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushlifecanada🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushlifecanada⚫️ X: https://x.com/BushLifeCanada🔴 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/BushLifeCanada/⚪️ Website: https://bushlife.caNEWSLETTERSubscribe to my newsletter: https://bushlife.ca/newsletter/—————ABOUT BUSHLIFEI’m Stelios, an outdoor adventurist and entrepreneur. Through my videos, I share my love of camping to hunting, hiking to snowmobiling, and everything in between. I also review the gear that we love and use. My goal is to help you get outdoors and share with you the skills and gear needed to tackle any adventure, no matter your skill level. Join us today and start living your best outdoor life!—————#outdoorgear #gearreview #repair #diy #patches #nosew #gearrepair #boatrepair
Gear Fix After 365 Days: aZengear Patches
Can this Rugged Road 45 cooler really float? Today we're testing a cooler as a personal flotation device to see if it can stay above water. This test shows the cooler's performance in the water and how it handles being used as a floating cooler.Read our review of the Rugged Road 45 to see if it's worth the upgrade!https://bushlife.ca/rugged-road-45-cooler-review/#coolers #coolerreview #ruggedroad #floatingart #campinggear 🔗 MENTIONED GEAR Rugged Road 45 Cooler https://bushlife.ca/recommends/rugged-road-45cooler/(Use discount code BUSHLIFE10 to save 10% off)—————ABOUT THE CHANNEL – BUSHLIFEHi, I’m Stelios. From hunting to overlanding, I test gear that’s built to last in real-world conditions. Subscribe and join the adventure!https://bushlife.ca/newsletter/Visit our blog: https://bushlife.ca—————📱 FOLLOW US🔴 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BushLife/?sub_confirmation=1🟡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushlifecanada🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushlifecanada⚫️ X: https://x.com/BushLifeCanada🔴 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/BushLifeCanada/—————
What Happens When You Take a Cooler for a Swim?
Camera System Installation on Our Side-by-SideIn Part 2 of our series, we show you how we installed the TadiBrothers 7” Heavy-Duty Monitor and Camera System on our off-road UTV (Side-by-Side). This rugged system is built to handle just about anything — from dirt trails to construction sites — and it’s perfect for trucks, tractors, RVs, farm equipment, and more.⚙️ Designed for extreme environments, this system features durable housing, low-light recording, and shock-resistant mounting options. Whether you're exploring the backcountry or working on the job site, this camera has your back.👉 Stay tuned for Part 3 where we put this system to the test in the field.#BackupCamera #OffRoadGear #CameraInstall #SideBySide #vehiclemods 🔗 MENTIONED GEARTadiBrothers 7” Heavy Duty Monitor & Camera System:https://bushlife.ca/recommends/tadibrothers-7in-heavy-duty-camera-system/(Use code ST15 to save 15% on orders over $950)🔧 Need help with the install? Drop your questions in the comments — we’re happy to help!—————ABOUT THE CHANNEL – BUSHLIFEHi, I’m Stelios. From hunting to overlanding, I test gear that’s built to last in real-world conditions. Subscribe and join the adventure!https://bushlife.ca/newsletter/Visit our blog: https://bushlife.ca—————📱 FOLLOW US🔴 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BushLife/?sub_confirmation=1🟡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushlifecanada🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushlifecanada⚫️ X: https://x.com/BushLifeCanada🔴 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/BushLifeCanada/—————CHAPTERS01:00 Intro 01:02:01 Installing the Front TadiBrothers Camera01:18:14 Installing the TadiBrothers Monitor01:27:20 Reviewing the Menu and Camera Display01:36:56 Installing the Rear Camera01:53:00 Final Thoughts
Installing the Toughest Camera System You Can Buy – TadiBrothers UTV Setup
Unboxing the TadiBrothers 7" Heavy Duty Vehicle Camera SystemIn this video, we unbox the TadiBrothers 7” Heavy Duty Monitor & Camera System, built to withstand extreme conditions and designed for vehicles like trucks, RVs, tractors, and more. This military-grade camera system is indestructible and features low-light recording capabilities – perfect for both day and night use.Whether you're looking to add a durable camera system to your vehicle or need a high-quality solution for rugged environments, the TadiBrothers camera has you covered.Stay tuned for Part 2 of this series, where we’ll show you how easy it is to install this heavy-duty camera and monitor system.TadiBrothers provided the equipment for this review. We’re not paid to do the review, but we may earn a small commission through affiliate links at no additional cost to you.MENTIONED GEAR👉 TadiBrothers Tactical 7" Heavy Duty Monitor with Camera: https://bushlife.ca/recommends/tadibrothers-7in-heavy-duty-camera-system/(Use our exclusive code ST15 to save 15% off on orders over $950)—————SOCIALS 🔴 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BushLife/?sub_confirmation=1🟡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushlifecanada🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushlifecanada⚫️ X: https://x.com/BushLifeCanada🔴 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/BushLifeCanada/⚪️ Website: https://bushlife.caNEWSLETTERSubscribe to my newsletter: https://bushlife.ca/newsletter/—————ABOUT BUSHLIFEI’m Stelios, an outdoor adventurist and entrepreneur. Through my videos, I share my love of camping to hunting, hiking to snowmobiling, and everything in between. I also review the gear that we love and use. My goal is to help you get outdoors and share with you the skills and gear needed to tackle any adventure, no matter your skill level. Join us today and start living your best outdoor life!—————#camera #shorts #backupcamera #nightvision
Unbelievable Heavy Duty Recording Camera System from TadiBrothers
Join us as we uncover Decathlon's hidden gem: the Solognac Camping Stove! In this hands-on review, we put this compact, efficient wood-burning stove to the test, exploring its features and overall value for outdoor enthusiasts. Discover why this affordable camping essential deserves a spot in your gear lineup.MENTIONED GEAR👉 Solognac Wood Stove: https://bushlife.ca/recommends/stainless-steel-wood-burning-camping-stove-bivouac-bushcraft-solognac-decathlon/READ POST👉 https://bushlife.ca/solognac-wood-burning-camp-stove/OUR AMAZON STORE (All the gear that I use and love!)👉 https://bushlife.ca/link/amazons-bushlife-store/—————SOCIALS 🔴 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BushLife/?sub_confirmation=1🟡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushlifecanada🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushlifecanada⚫️ X: https://x.com/BushLifeCanada🔴 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/BushLifeCanada/⚪️ Website: https://bushlife.caNEWSLETTERSubscribe to my newsletter: https://bushlife.ca/newsletter/—————ABOUT BUSHLIFEI’m Stelios, an outdoor adventurist and entrepreneur. Through my videos, I share my love of camping to hunting, hiking to snowmobiling, and everything in between. I also review the gear that we love and use. My goal is to help you get outdoors and share with you the skills and gear needed to tackle any adventure, no matter your skill level. Join us today and start living your best outdoor life!—————VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 Intro #campingstove #woodburningstove #campinggearreview #stove
Ultimate Camp Stove Review: Why the Solognac Wood Burning Camping Stove is a Game-Changer!
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