Derek's Gear.
Everything I actually use. Tested in the West Texas heat.
These are the tools I rely on for every rescue. I only list gear I personally use and trust. Some links below are Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through them, it helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Every dollar helps keep the rescues going.
MOWING
Zero-Turn Mower
Commercial-grade for the biggest lots. This machine gets the job done fast and clean.
View on Amazon →Push Mower
For tight spaces and smaller yards. Every rescue needs one. Reliable every time.
View on Amazon →TRIMMING AND EDGING
String Trimmer
Edges and fence lines on every job. One of the most-used tools in the whole operation.
View on Amazon →Edger
For clean, crisp lines along sidewalks and driveways. That finished look that makes all the difference.
View on Amazon →CLEANUP
Backpack Blower
Final cleanup to make the whole yard shine. No rescue is done until the last clipping is gone.
View on Amazon →Push Broom
Old reliable. Never leaves home without it. Best tool for sweeping driveways and walks clean.
View on Amazon →SAFETY
Safety Glasses
Non-negotiable on every job. Debris flies. Protect your eyes, period.
View on Amazon →Work Gloves
Protect your hands. West Texas brush and debris are no joke. Wear your gloves every time.
View on Amazon →Steel Toe Boots
West Texas terrain demands it. A solid pair of boots is the first thing you put on and the last thing you notice.
View on Amazon →CAMERA GEAR
iPhone 17
Primary filming camera. The footage quality speaks for itself. Shoots crisp and clear in any lighting.
View on Amazon →GoPro Hero 9
Action and wide angle shots. Great for mounting on the mower or getting shots from creative angles.
View on Amazon →iPhone 13
Secondary angle camera. Having two angles lets Derek capture the full before-and-after transformation.
View on Amazon →Amazon Associates Disclosure: Derek's Community Rescue is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Affiliate links help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Derek only recommends gear he personally uses and trusts.
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