Temu camping gear review: unboxing, testing, and real thoughts

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Shoestring Martha

Shoestring Martha

10 місяців тому

I resisted, but then curiosity and I caved. I bought a few camping items from Temu. That cheapo megastore that hammers us with ads, and may be using our data in nefarious ways. That's the power of wanting to save a few pennies. I needed some small items to round out the mini camp kitchen, and it seemed like the perfect test case.
6 items, 50 bucks -- let's see how they did.
I didn’t link to the Temu products, because they disappear quickly, and then re-appear a couple days later, from another vendor. So maintaining links is IMPOSSIBLE.
All of the Amazon versions in my storefront, in the Camp Cooking category:
www.amazon.com/shop/shoestrin...

КОМЕНТАРІ: 94
@lindahopson5003
@lindahopson5003 10 місяців тому
Put rubber bands around those spice jars at the top to keep them from sliding down
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
Easy fix -- I love it!
@lynnef3297
@lynnef3297 10 місяців тому
Thank you for sharing your Temu camping gear. I have never bought anything from there but have seen the ads and wondered about their products. 🙂👍
@mikesmith1550
@mikesmith1550 10 місяців тому
So enchanted to see your new toys! Thanks for sharing. Now on to the videos where you show us how to make good camp vittles.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
Plenty more of that in store! 🔥🍳
@tracker5849
@tracker5849 6 місяців тому
Yes more camp vittles. Nothing better than outdoor food.
@247nevergiveup
@247nevergiveup 10 місяців тому
Love the price comparison and you didn't just unboxed. Thank you for taking the time to make a well informed video
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
Thanks! It was a lot of fun to investigate 😄
@CindyCaVANas
@CindyCaVANas 10 місяців тому
I've always wondered about the camp steamer thingy. No steamer rack geeze. Lol All in all, seems like a good haul. Thanks for sharing.
@sakurasu907
@sakurasu907 10 місяців тому
Nice finds! I eapmlikw the gripper, need one of those. Or maybe two. House and camping. Thank you for the review. Will check it out.
@ramonapuckett3059
@ramonapuckett3059 10 місяців тому
Thanks, very informative ❤
@TentandLantern
@TentandLantern 8 місяців тому
I’m not sure where you’re located, but Daiso sells those rectangular pots and the steaming rack sells separately. They also make a cute little cutting board that fits inside.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 8 місяців тому
There’s one about 30 minutes from me, but it seems whenever I’m over that way, I either have Gunther with me, so I can’t go in, or it’s closed 😔
@tinabeane
@tinabeane 10 місяців тому
Good to see how this worked out and the price difference from Amazon. Good tip about not just going by the images. I'm still temped but not bought anything yet. I'll hit up Daiso first and them maybe test them out. Thanks!!
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
Ooh I’ve been wanting to try out Daiso! One opened here in the Valley, but on the far side, so I haven’t made it over there yet. Some day!
@weekendnomad5038
@weekendnomad5038 8 місяців тому
I honestly love my temu camping stuff! But I’m pretty mad that my last two orders show delivered and aren’t actually here
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 8 місяців тому
Arghhh! ANNOYING
@digitalphoenix72
@digitalphoenix72 9 місяців тому
I would say pepper, powdered garlic, or powdered onion. Your kit would be so much easier than what we do, which is fill up enough empty capsules with whatever spices, and try to keep them minimized to one little bottle (we hike too). But with your setup it seems great, could probably fit more😊
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 9 місяців тому
Now that is SUPER compact! 😮 Solid choices 👍
@3vil3lvis
@3vil3lvis 9 місяців тому
Decent single person kitchen set up. I would suggest stitching the bottom flap of the spice kit to the loops that hold the spices, so the jars don't fall out. Also, Salt Pepper Garlic and Herbs de Provence will season many dishes.
@lisasells9305
@lisasells9305 8 місяців тому
If you decide you don’t like the rubber bands on the bottles, you could put sticky Velcro on the bottle straps and on the flap to hold it in place but still allow you to open it if needed.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 8 місяців тому
It’s working on, but I happen to have sticky velcro 😏
@cillaloves2fish688
@cillaloves2fish688 10 місяців тому
You got some nice stuff I've been timid on ordering from Temu Maybe I'll check out what they have now
@pursang0904
@pursang0904 4 місяці тому
Hi there- have you purchased a wind screen ever for your square butane stove? Was just beach camping and sure did need one! Thanks for your great videos! I sure do enjoy them and am so glad Gunther is healing well!!!
@pursang0904
@pursang0904 4 місяці тому
The bigger butane stove you had previously not the temu one.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 4 місяці тому
Thank you so much! I do have a windscreen for the GasOne stove. It’s this one: amzn.to/48hGbLK
@aaronwitner4449
@aaronwitner4449 9 місяців тому
For the bottle that you paid for the oil, you can get a plastic bottle that the clear the lid Klipsan better
@meganshields8530
@meganshields8530 10 місяців тому
The oil bottle looks like it would get messy when changing elevation significantly (learned that one the hard way). The pot gripper looks like a win though!
@WhistleblowerLivesMatter
@WhistleblowerLivesMatter 10 місяців тому
Great video! I love to buy camping 🏕 gear & gadgets from Temu, as well. Particularly rechargeable batteries & their USB chargers. Great quality & inexpensive. I put my olive, sesame, veg oil in tiny empty repurposed whisky bottles I find. I clean, soak, sanitize them. Remove the labels and they make adorable & leak-proof little cooking oil bottles. I use most plastic bottles but enjoy the fancy glass bottles of more expensive liquors. I use them.to.mix my paints, and store anything that needs to stay dry & secure. I got a couple of awesome & inexpensive alcohol stoves & burners from Temu. I find I can get away with just using the glass alcohol burner for coffee, pasta, noodles, toasting a bagel on my 5" mini griddle.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
I LOVE the repurposing and style factor of glass whiskey bottles! Too bad all I find are plastic Fireball bottles, smashed flat 😂 I was thinking of throwing a little alcohol stove in there, or at least having it on hand as a backup-backup. They're so small and inexpensive. Maybe I'll toss one in my next order. 🤔
@leahwebb9622
@leahwebb9622 10 місяців тому
I hope the auto will be better next time. I had a hard time hearing you. But I did like the video. Thank you so much
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
I literally just ordered a wireless mic, because it annoys the crap out of me too. 😂💸
@hhbeck-ziegler9333
@hhbeck-ziegler9333 8 місяців тому
Probably will get that stove too being a smaller version to the one i have .
@ike8236
@ike8236 Місяць тому
Hey mate, been temped to order the leather spice holder thingamajig it looks pretty good. Also the pot gripper, spin them around and you can use them as tongs.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha Місяць тому
Thanks for the tip!
@WhistleblowerLivesMatter
@WhistleblowerLivesMatter 10 місяців тому
Never seen that stove in use. Would enjoy a demo video! 😊
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
I used it briefly, to make some really disappointing biscuits 😂, over here > ukposts.info/have/v-deo/iIGTpIBosWN81X0.html
@tracker5849
@tracker5849 6 місяців тому
I love that stainless bento box and payday im planning the tiny grill..have one but its huge. Not crazy about aluminum
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 6 місяців тому
The little grill has been very handy so far. I couldn’t find the same brand of steel bento on Amazon, but there are several similar there. amzn.to/3Fo6xik
@tracker5849
@tracker5849 6 місяців тому
@@ShoestringMartha thank you maam
@sakurasu907
@sakurasu907 10 місяців тому
Hmart or Asiana sells these with plastic type bottle. We love to use for when roasting Nori, bbq grills, etc.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
It’s a good thing H-mart is a long drive from home. I would spend so much money there. 💸💸💸
@tjfm59
@tjfm59 Місяць тому
if you want to pack more spices i recommend tic tac containers, the large ones. it is what i use. the container that holds them all is one of those plate frame holder boxes at about 5 x 5 x 2 inches. you had me counting the stoves i have & the fuel types they need. stove fuel is around 6. stoves runs into about a dozen. with some being those home made alcohol burners to solid fuel tablet ones.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha Місяць тому
But then I’d have to buy TicTacs. 😃I wonder if Fireball mini bottles would work 😏
@tjfm59
@tjfm59 29 днів тому
@@ShoestringMartha they might, but the tic tac bottle the cover comes off all the way. leaving access the width of the container. be easier to fill - plus tic tac containers are rectangles - easier to store no wasted space. fireball you only got the 1/3 inch mouth. would have to use a funnel.
@IrkallaC
@IrkallaC 3 місяці тому
Love your video. We're considering trying some of these things, and you made our decision easier. One suggestion, though. Turn off your auto focus. It's great in theory, but the constant refocusing is very annoying.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 3 місяці тому
Good call -- I think that was maybe the second time I used my camera 😂
@IrkallaC
@IrkallaC 3 місяці тому
@ShoestringMartha when you're in the same spot, there's just no need for it. The camera is just constantly trying to focus on whatever is closest. Love your vibe, looking forward to more from you.
@OldePete
@OldePete 10 місяців тому
I like your thought of trying to stay "all-electric" for cooking inside, especially with the evolution of solar technology and batteries. I wonder if you could put together a playlist of how you're getting that done? Keeping with that theme, I've seen "campers" using an Instapot or pressure cooker for steaming which seems easier, if you've got the "power".
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
I have plans for a full tour of the mini kitchen, which includes the kettle, waffle maker, and the flameless cooker. But I keep waiting until it's "done" Problem is, I keep editing the contents. 😂 I think it's at the point of "close enough" though, and have it slated for after the next video (the dog-friendly roadtrip). I've had this 12v mini rice cooker (which can cook a lot of different things) on my shopping list for a while, but I've expended my camping gear allocation for the quarter. 💸 Sometime soon -- at least by Autumn, I would think. 🤔 amzn.to/3X9QFI6
@OldePete
@OldePete 10 місяців тому
Yes, I think using 12v appliances really helps conserve power.
@weekendnomad5038
@weekendnomad5038 8 місяців тому
Wow I DID NOT KNOW the stove legs popped out 😂
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 8 місяців тому
lol yes! like spaceship legs! 😂
@jessicawolfe5861
@jessicawolfe5861 8 місяців тому
I use ghee in a mason jar for oil.
@jessicawolfe5861
@jessicawolfe5861 4 місяці тому
@@anolakes yes
@ms.gearhead6884
@ms.gearhead6884 10 місяців тому
I love science! It's better to have oil in glass long term. Plastic leaches into oil. Those grill legs can be bent a bit to get rid of the wobble.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
The metal is surprisingly strong! I tried to bend by hand, with no luck. They might budge with a vise and perhaps the application of some heat. I was thinking I'll just wrap them with some soft foam or rubber tubing. That'll help reduce any slipping and sliding too.
@ms.gearhead6884
@ms.gearhead6884 10 місяців тому
@@ShoestringMartha oh really? Good to know, your solution sounds good. I hope that we see it in future videos
@lorrainecouch348
@lorrainecouch348 6 місяців тому
Get some self-amalgamating tape that plumbers use. Silicone rubber type picks up less fluff... but may not stick as well. I pretty much you it for those jobs that don't require gluing... as this stuff only sticks to itself... so you can remove it cleanly.
@laurencecook7652
@laurencecook7652 8 місяців тому
For a minimal price difference Vs Amazon, I'd be inclined to always go Amazon. I've got some great cheap small backpacking items from temu though.....
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 8 місяців тому
Typically my strategy as well. I'll go Temu if it's a significant price difference, or unavailable on Amazon.
@jessicapayne8622
@jessicapayne8622 5 місяців тому
The camping bags/rucksacks are stitched poorly, don’t get them. Most of the stuff I’ve got from temu are excellent. I’ve bought a few of the same items due to their quality, Price and that they have Helped me!!
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 5 місяців тому
I was considering one of their canvas tool bags for my fishing gear, so that’s good to know. Thanks!
@jessicapayne8622
@jessicapayne8622 5 місяців тому
@@ShoestringMartha canvas seems to be ok. The camping/school bags are not very good x
@joseligeiro
@joseligeiro 4 місяці тому
To the spice kit, place some duck tape inside the strap till it "grabs" the canister.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 4 місяці тому
Excellent idea! I ended up looping a rubber band around it a few times, and it seems to do the job.
@dusty59smith
@dusty59smith 10 місяців тому
Put Tape On The Salt Bottles...
@laurencecook7652
@laurencecook7652 8 місяців тому
I get why you didn't include links (as products change), but would have been useful to include a lust of the items and prices...
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 8 місяців тому
The prices should be captioned in the video, but if I get around to it, I'll add them to the description. Figuring out their names is probably the harder task. 😂
@Breeski1
@Breeski1 8 місяців тому
She did...
@katmogstad1692
@katmogstad1692 10 місяців тому
So, Temu is the new Amazon but with slower that Amazon shipping?
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
As a non-Prime member, shipping speed is nearly the same as Amazon. If you have Prime, it probably is much slower. For the most part, prices on Temu are typically *slightly* lower - maybe 10-20% less. Not everything on Temu is also on Amazon, e.g. I couldn't find the same oil dispenser. Another thing I was not able to test, is how returns go. Currently, returns to Amazon are pretty easy (though they are working on making it harder for us, in order to reduce them). No idea how returns are handled on Temu.
@pursang0904
@pursang0904 4 місяці тому
I rated a phone holder a 1 from Temu - they refunded my money immediately and told me to keep it. BTW have you ever used the toilet you got from Temu?
@ericdpeerik3928
@ericdpeerik3928 7 місяців тому
You have a dog, dont you? I can hear snoring in the background 😂
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 7 місяців тому
We have two and the noisy one is Holland the frenchie, who absolutely must be nearby whenever I’m recording 😂
@jeffhaddox2239
@jeffhaddox2239 9 місяців тому
If it is leather Steam it see if it forms.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 9 місяців тому
Clever! I went the lazy and less attractive route of wrapping a rubberband around the vial.
@victoryjack1776
@victoryjack1776 10 місяців тому
season all or limon pepper in 4th jar
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
Yesss.... a multi-purpose spice blend would be a good choice 🌶️
@jaccourt9531
@jaccourt9531 10 місяців тому
Their refunds are great.
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 10 місяців тому
Good to know!
@tomatogrw
@tomatogrw 8 місяців тому
Lemon pepper or Tajín
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 8 місяців тому
Excellent suggestions 👌🏼 I already keep Tajìn in the big camp kitchen and use the heck out of it! 🌶️
@bessycorrales2259
@bessycorrales2259 9 місяців тому
Not surprising, Temu products appear subpar in quality. Basically, a bunch of cheap crap.
@anthonylabeau6159
@anthonylabeau6159 3 місяці тому
My girlfriend won’t store anything in plastic only glass
@matthewmclaren9353
@matthewmclaren9353 6 місяців тому
You should also note for your viewers that TEMU is a rabbit hole! LOL
@ShoestringMartha
@ShoestringMartha 6 місяців тому
100% FACTS 😂
@lorrainecouch348
@lorrainecouch348 6 місяців тому
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