Derek's Gear.
Everything I actually use. Tested in the West Texas heat.
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THE BOOK
Rescued and Restored
20 true stories from real rescues. If you have watched the channel and wondered what the full story was, this is it. Derek wrote every word himself.
Get It on Amazon →YARD TOOLS
String Trimmer
Edges and fence lines on every single job. One of the most-used tools in the whole operation, every rescue.
View on Amazon →Leaf Blower
Final cleanup to make the property shine. No rescue is finished until the last clipping is gone from the driveway.
View on Amazon →Chainsaw
For the overgrowth that a mower cannot touch. Some rescues have trees and branches that need real tools.
View on Amazon →Edger
Clean crisp lines along sidewalks and driveways. The detail work that makes the finished property look truly restored.
View on Amazon →2 Stroke Oil
Keeps the equipment running all day. No shortcuts on maintenance when you are depending on these tools to get the job done.
View on Amazon →Mattock (Collins Axe)
For the serious overgrowth that nothing else reaches. Some properties need more than a mower. This is the answer.
View on Amazon →CAMERA GEAR
Tripod
Steady shots for before-and-after reveals. A solid tripod makes everything look more professional without any extra effort.
View on Amazon →Gimbal
Smooth walking shots and follow footage. Makes the rescue feel cinematic when you are moving through the property.
View on Amazon →Tripod Umbrella
West Texas sun is no joke. This keeps the camera in the shade and the operator functional on long days.
View on Amazon →Microphone
Clean audio even outdoors. Wind, mowers, and blowers make mic quality matter more than most people realize.
View on Amazon →iPhone 17 Pro
Primary filming camera. The footage quality speaks for itself in any light. This is the main tool behind every rescue video.
View on Amazon →iPhone 13
Secondary angle camera. Two angles means the full transformation gets captured from multiple views.
View on Amazon →GoPro
Action and wide angle shots. Mounts on the mower, clips to gear, and gets angles a phone never could.
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