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Do Wilderness
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If you go to bed early on Friday for an early start for a wilderness hike on Saturday this channel is for you. If you have owned more than 3 pairs of hiking boots in your life time this channel is for you. If tired legs mean a satisfying day this channel is for you. If carrying a 30 pound pack for a weekend wilderness outing is more appealing than flying to Las Vegas, this channel is for you.
I have always chosen the outdoors over indoors my entire life. I frown on going to Hawaii knowing that I have not explored every square mile of a local wilderness area. When I was young I made mistakes and as I have gotten older I have not forgotten where I have been. Don't get me wrong, I still make mistakes, but not as frequently as when I was a 30 year old. Now in my 50's I hope my experiences will help people enjoy the wilderness that I have spent a life time growing to love.
I have always chosen the outdoors over indoors my entire life. I frown on going to Hawaii knowing that I have not explored every square mile of a local wilderness area. When I was young I made mistakes and as I have gotten older I have not forgotten where I have been. Don't get me wrong, I still make mistakes, but not as frequently as when I was a 30 year old. Now in my 50's I hope my experiences will help people enjoy the wilderness that I have spent a life time growing to love.
Firestarter Challenge: Testing A Ferro Rod on Dryer Lint & Cotton
When I tell people I use cotton and Vaseline to light a campfire the response I get is often, "Oh, you should use dryer lint". Well I am always one to question what I do so in this video I thoroughly test each using a ferro rod for the spark. The first sample is just pure dryer lint and cotton. The second test is dryer lint and cotton with Vaseline infused in it. The results I got where interesting at best and one aspect of using dryer lint caught me totally by surprise. I tried to keep the length to a minimum but this is a test on how each burns and how for how long. I sped up many parts 800% in the edit but there are still many parts I keep at normal speed for the commentary. From meeting Bigfoot to how to deal with an attacking cougar I cover it all. If you build fires while backpacking this video is a must see. It will definitely get you thinking about what you want to use to build a wilderness fire. This video will help you to always be ready to build a fire for the evening chat, to warm cold hands, or to help someone at risk of hypothermia.
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Tipps On Using A Twenty Four Inch Crosscut Saw And Axe To Cut A Tree Off A Wilderness Hiking Trail
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Trees fall and a trail going through the wilderness needs to be cleared every season to make them passable. In this video I explain the 2 options you have when a tree is pinching your saw. I explain some simple safety tips while using a saw and axe.
Salmon River Canyon Overlook
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This overlook is located in the Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness
Ultimate Hack for REI Nylon Backpack Straps
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This is a very simple video about nylon backpack straps; you know the ones used to hold on a sleeping bag on the old time frame packs. I needed new ones so I went to REI and bought some. They now come with these rectangular plastic things on them and I was wondering what they did. They never had them before so what function are they serving? Why haven't they always come with them? Why hasn't so...
Size Showdown: Comparing 6 vs 4 Inch Ferro Rods
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I haven't used a match to light a fire in 20 years. I began using ferro rods with cotton and Vaseline as my sustained flame. A year ago I got a six inch Prepared 4X ferro rod and haven't looked back since. Hands down they are the best if you are serious about not carrying matches. Recently I go a 4 inch one and decided to compare them. My test pretty much came out how I thought it would. Watch ...
Kenetrek Everstep Orthopedic Boot Review: Ankle Support Solution
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Are you getting up there in age. Have you had a ankle injury. If yes to any of the prior than the Kenetrek Everstep Orthopedic hiking boot will help you keep going strong. I had a massive ankle injury a year and a half ago and new I had to do something. The answer was getting my feet into a pair of Kenetrek Everstep Orthopedic hiking boots. I wish it hadn't taken so much pain from an injury to ...
The Surprising Truth About GU: Don't Get Gooey!
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Simply put this is a quick and to the point video on how not to make a mess from empty GU packs. I use it a lot for quick energy and many times I don't think about where I put the empty packets. Now I do.
Backpack Smarter: The GU Guide You Need
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I use GU and if you do to this video is for you. This is a very quick video that you need to watch if you carry GU in your Backpack.
Don't Just Walk With A GPS, Use The Compass Travel Technique
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I Start this video with a apology to my subscriber's for making a video not from my heart. Then I head to the Mount Hood National Forest on my MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes where I demonstrate the compass travel technique. I cover a concept about the technique you might not be aware of. Then if you haven't already began to see, I show how the compass and GPS are similar and apply the compass travel t...
Pitch, Find It, Remove It, Light It, Enjoy It
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Pitch is the fastest way to get warm fast. In the Northwest it is most readily available on the east side of the Cascades, but you can find it on the west side. In this video I show you how to light it the fastest. My sustained flame is cotton and vaseline lit with a feral rod.
The Easiest Way to Monitor Temperature
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Is the current temperature when backpacking important to you? It always seemed to be with me. I could not find a good thermometer to put on my pack that fit well. Since my GPS is always handy I thought why not just figure out a way to have the temperature on it. Sure enough Garmin makes a temp transmitter called the Tempe. It doesn't get in the way, it's easy to install and it puts the current ...
Surviving the Winter Storm: Journey to the Trail Head
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In this video I film the adventure I had driving to a trailhead to go snowshoeing. This channel is for dihard wilderness loving people who must get out or fade away. I will burn out in the wilderness and if you are the same this video may bring back memories of a past trip to get to the wilderness.
The Key To Building A Wilderness Fire West Of Northwest Cascades On A Stormy Winter Day
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If you travel the wilderness west of the Northwest Cascades you know it is wet in the winter. I have talked about this before but it is so critical to building a fire on a wet Northwest day that I felt a quick reminder video was necessary. I am talking about cedar. Specifically what to look for and how to get it to start a warming fire.
Unbelievable Results: $25 Military Rain Pants Outshine $150 Rain Pants
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Folks it's been 1 year 9 months since my review of a new pair of Improved ORC Military rain pants and I am here to tell you in this video I am a believer! I do not plan on paying big money for rain pants ever again. This video will show you why for 25 dollars you can get the greatest bang for your buck when it comes to rain pants.
I Quick And Easy Way To Protect Your Rod Mic In Bad Weather
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If you use a Rode Mic I don't have to tell you how vital it is for quality sound in your UA-cam videos. I shoot year round and I just left the Rodes home when it was raining or snowing. Then I just had enough of bad sound in my videos in the winter's bad weather. I went for it and put sandwich bags over them just to see how it would work. The result was incredible. No loss in sound and protecte...
A Tranquil Elk And Myself Alone In The Wilderness
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A Tranquil Elk And Myself Alone In The Wilderness
Survival Secrets: Harnessing the Power of the Wilderness's Most Flammable Resource
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Survival Secrets: Harnessing the Power of the Wilderness's Most Flammable Resource
Discover the Hidden Giant: A GPS Adventure in Mount Hood National Forest
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Discover the Hidden Giant: A GPS Adventure in Mount Hood National Forest
The Last Salmon Spawning On The River Is Both Sad and Amazing.
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The Last Salmon Spawning On The River Is Both Sad and Amazing.
Exploring the Artistic Masterpieces at Timberline Lodge
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Exploring the Artistic Masterpieces at Timberline Lodge
Unlocking the Spiritual Journey of the 2023 Fall Salmon Run
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Unlocking the Spiritual Journey of the 2023 Fall Salmon Run
Off Trail Wilderness Navigation: The 9 Rules You Need To Know
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Off Trail Wilderness Navigation: The 9 Rules You Need To Know
The Best Way To Carry Your Cell Phone While Hiking Is Surprisingly From Snap On Tools
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The Best Way To Carry Your Cell Phone While Hiking Is Surprisingly From Snap On Tools
The Urgent Battle to Save North American Bats
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The Urgent Battle to Save North American Bats
A September Evening Hike On Mount Hood Watching The Magic Unfold Before My Eyes
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A September Evening Hike On Mount Hood Watching The Magic Unfold Before My Eyes
The Clarks Nut Cracker A Wilderness Staple
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The Clarks Nut Cracker A Wilderness Staple
My Take On The Most Beautiful Place On Mount Hood - But Wait! It's Also A Wind Free Zone
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My Take On The Most Beautiful Place On Mount Hood - But Wait! It's Also A Wind Free Zone
The Eerie Sound Of The Wind Hitting The Ski Lift On Mount Hood
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The Eerie Sound Of The Wind Hitting The Ski Lift On Mount Hood
The Hydro Flask 40oz Trail Series Vacuum Water Bottle Is Better Than A Blader
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The Hydro Flask 40oz Trail Series Vacuum Water Bottle Is Better Than A Blader
And The Greatest Thing About Kenetrek Boots Is ______________!
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And The Greatest Thing About Kenetrek Boots Is !
Wish i was there with you to chop that same log in under 2mins no saw or wedge required
I’ve been there with you Darin! Awesome place to go! Thanks for taking me!
great tips! THanks Darin!
Thank you for your video. I’ve watched several on this particular lighter. I will be purchasing several as I feel they are a good addition to any Go bag for those certain emergencies that can arise. But I have a few other fire starting items in redundancy.
Watching you abuse a tool that could potentially save your life by beating on it with a rock stone was a cause for dismay. You know better, and younger viewers might be misled into thinking your actions are acceptable. One suggestion would be to take this video down, restage it, and then reshot the demonstration. Could you highlight that you're using vaseline-impregnated cotton balls to catch the sparks so everyone understands how to get a good flame without tender?
My knife is not hurt by a rock
What did you use to make the spark take fire so quick?
from the description it says cotton and Vaseline but, there are many versions of cotton and I would recommend Dryer Lint if you have access to it
I use cotton and vasoline. Please watch my video on how to make it.
i love wilderness
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Bro, that thumbnail.... Is that fungus or what?
Good video, thanks for helping us all with the compass!
Any time!
Yes I could see the wind.
Hot dogs!!!
Rumble booboo. Growlers
This is the owner of the DoWilderness Utube channel I am looking into why Utubes safe guards against trolling did not work. I m very sorry you had to deal with such people. Keep getting into the wilderness.
Dang, sad to see! Beautiful fish though.
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Yup. Looks like a male Coho Salmon. That guy was likely born right in that area, spent 6-16 months "growing up", then headed west- all the way to the waters off Alaska (some as far as Japan). They return after another 18-24 months and fight desperately to get back to pretty much the exact place they were born. The females dig "redds" in the gravel (they turn on their sides and flush out the top layer of gravel), then deposit thousands of eggs for which a male them swims in and deposits his milt to fertilize the eggs. After a week or two, the salmon, their bodies already battered from the fight to get back, slowly decompose to their death- adding valuable nutrients to the waters. (I fully admit I'm a salmon geek).
Great job. L had to laugh because of the mud you threw it into. Rite in the rain keeps its word. Thanks
I have never paid that much attention to the art. It is great! Thanks, D!
Neat hack ! Really appreciate you taking your time to teach us novices the finer points of outdoor enjoyment and how to be safe while doing it . Be safe out there
Thank you
Great Video! Thanks. Rule 10, if possible go hiking with Darin!
Thanks man
Spectacular, D!
Thank man
Is the sole of these shoes stiff enough for use with C1 crampons?
Don't know, never done it
I also think that using matches or a more traditional lighter when lighting a stove in order to preserve your hand is the more sensible option It would save the arc lighter for tasks of lighting camp fires maybe solid fuel stoves which may be a tad safer to light with an arc lighter
Wow !! , excellent review I'm glad you did that for the test , I have confidence in the product now, thankyou cheers from Australia 🇦🇺.
Really useful review, thank you!
Thanks for the video. It was interesting to see the difference in performance of the older and newer versions. I have a Fanno Saw Works Fi-1700/Fi-17s-B Heavy Duty 17" Pruning Saw blade, Made in Japan, for my pole saw. It has performed very well for me. I don't know how it compares to others out there, but it is much better than the one I had before, a Craftsman. It came on the "Hi-Reach 19 ft Pole Saws" I bought from GarrettWade. I checked before I attached the blade and it would have fit on the Craftsman Extendable pole saw, but I far prefer the 3 section pole it came with from GarrettWade.
I just use mine for trail work. Sorry for not replying. Utube is the most complex thing in the world. I didn't know I had a message
I think i was pretty close on at least melting part of your rain jacket. Nice fire!
Refreshing to be presented to something besides silky saws. Thanks a million bro, much appreciated and enjoyed. Viewing from Scandinavia btw.
Thank you
I know exactly where that is! Nice day to be out and see the beauty of the area.
Thanks sister
Joyride? Seems too nice of a car to wreck though.
You sound high ASF 😂😂
Woww Firestarter very good, for sale website.?
who wonders why people go into the forest and don't come out?
I'll go with the snowing and they didn't see.
He just wanted the best parking spot
They didn’t hit that at full speed, a 4,000 Lb car would’ve snapped those two 4X4 posted or at least uprooted the concrete at 25+ mph
Scenario: Passenger, "You can't go this way!" Driver, "Hold my Beer!" Passenger, "You can't drink and drive!" Driver, "Hold my sekant beeeersaah!"
I would agree
i would of finished knocking down the sign and used the long board to pry my car off the rock - 😶
No man no
3. They took the car in the most rural spot they can think of, wiped the prints and sent the car down the road….
Yes and had a second car. Very possible.
My diagnosis is a loose nut behind the wheel
They were trying to change their oil, easy access
wilderness lube
I've been at that spot with you! great view!
The hiking meet up group will be hiking there in the spring
Somebody came in hot!
That's a fact
Great job Darin!!
Thank you so much Kathleen
Nice! I start fires very similarly in the Eastern Woodlands of New England. It's more similar in form than composition, of course, since we have different materials. I use round strips of birch bark to hold it all together instead of twine (which I find on the ground while hiking or pull from downed dead trees). Taking a little time to prepare makes starting the fire go so smoothly. A little tip that a friend taught me and I'd like to share with you: when you blow on your fire, take your pointer fingers and thumbs from each hand and pinch them together like this 👌 and then press the tips of them together in front of you. There should a little diamond hole between all your finger tips. Press that to your lips when you blow the fire. It's a more concentrated stream so it saves breath and effort. I hope I explained that well enough for you to try sometime!
Thank you
Your fly is open but that's part of the show...don't worry about it.
Thanks man
Great job on the fire making 🔥
Thank you means a lot when it come from experienced mountain people
Hi, I'm Sasquatch.
Great video Darin! Boy that striker sure works well! When I've camped with you, you didn't have that Ferro Rod. I'll be getting one soon!
Man thank you, looking forward to eagle caps