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Frank Bush
Canada
Приєднався 21 лис 2013
Bushcraft, Survival Skills, Camping, Wilderness, Self Reliance, Electric, Solar Power Generation, Prepper Skills
This channel is mainly about self reliance skills.
In each video I try to show different self reliance skills such as solar power generation, pantry prepping, configuring tarps in many different ways, ropecraft skills such as tying different knots for ridgelines, guy lines, rope tables, rope beds and much more, firecraft skills such as tinder sources, birds nest bundles, char material creation and use, flint and steel, ferro rod, fire piston uses and much more. I just enjoy being self reliant and sharing my knowledge of how to do things in different environments with others I hope you enjoy, cheers!
This channel is mainly about self reliance skills.
In each video I try to show different self reliance skills such as solar power generation, pantry prepping, configuring tarps in many different ways, ropecraft skills such as tying different knots for ridgelines, guy lines, rope tables, rope beds and much more, firecraft skills such as tinder sources, birds nest bundles, char material creation and use, flint and steel, ferro rod, fire piston uses and much more. I just enjoy being self reliant and sharing my knowledge of how to do things in different environments with others I hope you enjoy, cheers!
Frank Bush- piano - restless fingers improv in D minor.
Frank Bush here again just playin' a little piano.
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OFFGRID DEEP FRY - using a 12v li Time trolling motor battery with low temp protection
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You can find LiTime products here. ca.litime.com/?ref=frank
ROPECRAFT ADVANCED ROPE BED MADE USING FRANK BUSH MODULAR ROPECRAFT SYSTEMS IN COMBINATION
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In this video I show how using multiple different Frank Bush modular ropecraft systems in combination with each other allows you to do advanced constructs like rope beds on the fly in the field without tying any knots when out there, while still being able to easily reclaim all your cordage when leaving the backcountry to use in your next adventure.
COOKING WITH SMALL SOLAR POWER STATIONS USING ALLPOWERS R600 WITH LiTime BLUETOOTH BATTERIES 24V
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In this video I show how to use the allpowers R600 small solar power station in combination with LiTime batteries that are Bluetooth enabled. Take your portable offgrid solar to the next level Allpowers: tinyurl.com/4avan7he SF200 flexible solar panel: tinyurl.com/3cykhem2 R600 power station: tinyurl.com/4cur5xyb 10% discount code: FB10
ALLPOWERS R600 Portable Power Station 600W 299Wh LiFeP04 Battery
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In this video I test and review the ALLPOWERS R600 Portable Power Station 600W 299Wh LiFeP04 Battery R600: tinyurl.com/4cur5xyb 10% Discount Code: FB10
ALLPOWERS SF200 Flexible Solar Panel 200W real world review
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The ALLPOWERS SF200 Flexible Solar Panel 200W can be purchased here. SF200: tinyurl.com/3cykhem2 Allpowers: tinyurl.com/4avan7he 10% discount code. Code: FB10
LiTime 12V 100Ah Group 24 smart Bluetooth LiFePO4 Lithium Battery
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In this video I doma real world review of the smart Bluetooth enabled LiTime 12V 100Ah Group 24 LiFePO4 Lithium Battery ca.litime.com/products/litime-12v-100ah-group-24-bluetooth-lifepo4-lithium-deep-cycle-battery?sca_ref=6519759.GZ bBzYkFVc
ADVANCED ROPECRAFT - diy simple modular ropecraft system to rapidly build the roycroft pack frame
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In this video I show how you can rapidly assemble the roycroft pack frame by using my diy simple modular ropecraft system made from #36 tarred bankline.
ADVANCED ROPECRAFT - SMOKE RACKS AND MULTI LEVEL TABLES USING FRANK BUSH MODULAR ROPECRAFT SYSTEM
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In this video I do a tutorial using the simple do it yourself Frank Bush modular rope craft system to simply and rapidly form structures such as smoke racks and multi-level tables without having the need to tie any knots when out in the field.
Advanced Ropecraft make structures using the Frank Bush simple diy modular ropecraft system cordage
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Advanced Ropecraft make structures using the Frank Bush simple diy modular ropecraft system cordage
Litheli electric wagon - a detailed real world review
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Here is a direct link for purchasing your own Litheli electric wagon www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CKXCGSCT?maas=maas_adg_65CB2B2DB30AA60269C8ABBCE67D8F17_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Bateria Power MPPT 10A Solar Charge Controller sunrock 10pro
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Links to official website: bit.ly/3VdFGhK Links to Amazon: amzn.to/43lnyVl
DIY OFFGRID POWER BASICS USING THE LiTime 12v 100ah mini - charge devices, run lights, cook food
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DIY OFFGRID POWER BASICS USING THE LiTime 12v 100ah mini - charge devices, run lights, cook food
ROPECRAFT USING THE FRANK BUSH MODULAR ROPECRAFT SYSTEM ADVANCED TECHNIQUES : CREATING SEATING
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ROPECRAFT USING THE FRANK BUSH MODULAR ROPECRAFT SYSTEM ADVANCED TECHNIQUES : CREATING SEATING
LiTime 12v 100ah mini lifepo4 battery real world testing product review
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LiTime 12v 100ah mini lifepo4 battery real world testing product review
ALLPOWERS S300 SOLAR GENERATOR and 100 WATT FOLDING SOLAR PANEL COMBO REVIEW
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ALLPOWERS S300 SOLAR GENERATOR and 100 WATT FOLDING SOLAR PANEL COMBO REVIEW
PREPPER PANTRY APOCOLYPSE CHEESE A LONG TERM SHELF STABLE WAY TO HAVE FRESH CHEESE DURING WROL SHTF
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PREPPER PANTRY APOCOLYPSE CHEESE A LONG TERM SHELF STABLE WAY TO HAVE FRESH CHEESE DURING WROL SHTF
ROPECRAFT - PARACORD WHOOPIE SLINGS for bushcraft survival camping
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ROPECRAFT - PARACORD WHOOPIE SLINGS for bushcraft survival camping
BUSHCRAFT ROPECRAFT DIY SIMPLE MODULAR ROPECRAFT SYSTEM USING BANKLINE OR PARACORD
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BUSHCRAFT ROPECRAFT DIY SIMPLE MODULAR ROPECRAFT SYSTEM USING BANKLINE OR PARACORD
SOLAR THERMAL CURTAINS AND SOLAR PANEL PERFORMANCE UPDATE VIDEO. WAS IT WORTH IT?
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SOLAR THERMAL CURTAINS AND SOLAR PANEL PERFORMANCE UPDATE VIDEO. WAS IT WORTH IT?
THE FRANK BUSH MODULAR ROPE CRAFT SYSTEM -Advanced bushcraft ropecraft kevlar ridgelines guylines
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THE FRANK BUSH MODULAR ROPE CRAFT SYSTEM -Advanced bushcraft ropecraft kevlar ridgelines guylines
THE ULTIMATE FRANK BUSH BANKLINE RIDGELINE THE KING OF RIDGELINES, SIMPLE ROPECRAFT AT ITS BEST
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THE ULTIMATE FRANK BUSH BANKLINE RIDGELINE THE KING OF RIDGELINES, SIMPLE ROPECRAFT AT ITS BEST
USE A RIDGELINE TO CATCH FISH. USE THE ULTIMATE DIY RIDGELINE THE FRANK BUSH RIDGELINE -TROT LINE
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USE A RIDGELINE TO CATCH FISH. USE THE ULTIMATE DIY RIDGELINE THE FRANK BUSH RIDGELINE -TROT LINE
THE FRANK BUSH RIDGELINE - THE ULTIMATE SIMPLE DIY RIDGELINE AND GUYLINE SYSTEM
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THE FRANK BUSH RIDGELINE - THE ULTIMATE SIMPLE DIY RIDGELINE AND GUYLINE SYSTEM
ROPECRAFT, adjustable length rapid release no knot Ridgeline for Bushcraft Survival Camping
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ROPECRAFT, adjustable length rapid release no knot Ridgeline for Bushcraft Survival Camping
ROPECRAFT- DIY ADJUSTABLE LENGTH RAPID RELEASE GUYLINES
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ROPECRAFT- DIY ADJUSTABLE LENGTH RAPID RELEASE GUYLINES
Bushcraft Survival Fishing - paracord trotlines and flies, fly fishing emergency off grid diy grear
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Bushcraft Survival Fishing - paracord trotlines and flies, fly fishing emergency off grid diy grear
A DIY PORTABLE OFF GRID KITCHEN POWERED BY THE SUN. A MOBILE SOLAR POWERED WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM
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A DIY PORTABLE OFF GRID KITCHEN POWERED BY THE SUN. A MOBILE SOLAR POWERED WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM
ROPECRAFT - DIY ROPE TENSIONERS, CORDAGE CARABINERS AND SOFT SHACKLES
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ROPECRAFT - DIY ROPE TENSIONERS, CORDAGE CARABINERS AND SOFT SHACKLES
DIY RAPID RIDGELINE - NO KNOTS NEEDED IN THE FIELD
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DIY RAPID RIDGELINE - NO KNOTS NEEDED IN THE FIELD
Great video, Frank - I've watched it multiple times.
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can it go in reverse?
@@YoungBlaze It doesn't have a powered reverse assuming that was your meaning.
I looked online for IR Flock sheets and it seems like there are different colors and brands, etc. Obviously I would want black... but what is your advice on brand names, etc.
@@panda-wolflomas7380 this should be adequate www.musoublack.com/products/ir-flock-sheet?srsltid=AfmBOoqTUOdfBdDqAbAv-2-HJAdXmZHHj9n74jzq7j36o7okgJPDkfNF&variant=44798755569910
Great video Frank, i completely agree sbout "smoothing it" and not roughing it when we're out there. Winter time ain't a time to be fiddling around with knots and I'm amszed not just how quick this is but how secure it is too. Ive taken some great knowledge from your videos and Blackie Thomas who uses a similar/almost identical system. Cheers again Frank 👍
@@The.Dulcet.Toned.Scotsman Glad you enjoyed, check out my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more. Ya Blackie has watched a few of my videos and left comments wouldn't be surprised if he adapted a few of my methods. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
Always prep for homelessness and other situations because you don't know- Post apoc survival
Like a say, such is life, if you will. Yeah?
I have my ways lol
Brilliant information Frank, only recently found you, you’ve definitely got a new fan. All the best fella Johnny 🤩👊🌟
@@ChiefScout_Outdoors glad you enjoyed the video thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers.
Like a say. If you will. Yeah?
Frank, It is 6 AM and I need to eat french fries right now, this video is just a suplice for the gourmands 🙂
@@louis6569 the fresh bits falling from the pine trees just added that hint of wonderful, lol.
@@frankbush333 Ah, ah 😂
Excellent video. I can't wait to set one up for myself. Keep the videos coming.
This was the video that i have been looking for. I live in an off grid cabin and need to build a solar kitchen for my wife and i. This video helped me understand what a battery like that is capable of. Thanks Frank!
@@usoutpost121 awesome glad you got something out of it thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers.
My lifetime battery has a 200a bms so i would assume it would rip through that test without shutting down.
@@paulellsworth7679 ya it could handle this test without issue.
Okay, I said that the Paracord version was brilliant. Well this one is more brilliant!
@@rogermurphy1548 If you enjoy those you may like my modular ropecraft systems even more, thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers
Brilliant
@@rogermurphy1548 thanks man glad you enjoyed
I’m confused at to how to you managed to make this video an hour long 😂 maybe if you didn’t say “yeah?” After every sentence you would’ve cut down a few minutes
immigrants living the american dream in whilst the native population are homeless..
You could even take this one step further and attach yoyos and/or speed hooks
Absolutely could
Excellent! This can be applied to so many tasks and situations. If you don't want to go through making the splices all the way down the ridge line, you can still use the Paracord Ridge Line with the drop lines made with the Locked Brummel Splices. Great idea Frank!
One more thing: Each Knot eats up cordage where the Splice does not. So you're saving a ton of ridge line by splicing. 😎👍🏼
@@KitchenMycologythanks for taking the time to watch check out my modular ropecraft systems you may enjoy those videos as well, warm regards.
Have you done a vid like this for people who are homeless in the rural areas ? If not may i please request it ?
@@aceisking I have not made a rural survival video yet but I will definitely consider it, it would be a good one, I like the idea. I have a few more in the queue that I want to produce soon but I will definitely heavily consider it, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
This is genius. Knots can do anything a gadget can do, and they don't weigh a thing, and you'll never lose a knot! You could replace the overhand Knots with online Ashley Stopper Knots if you wanted, since they're bulkier, but only necessary with Paracord instead of Bank Line maybe. Great idea and great video. Thanks for sharing this! 😎👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed check out some of my modular ropecraft systems videos you may enjoy them even more
@@frankbush333 Will do. 😎👍🏼
It's too bad YT isn't arranged by the quality of content, this channel should be at the top of search results, subs, etc. The more I learn, the more questions I have: Do you still use a paracord ridgeline? I watched some of your other vids & made a weave-style bankline ridgeline...Was thinking I'd add bankline prusseks, but will they slide well enough? Or maybe paracord prusseks are better, or both. How many tent stakes do you carry? I feel like they're so light, I might as well bring a couple more than I think I need. Is there another vid where I can better see the tensioning of the ridgeline end? I don't like the trucker hitch much & would rather do something like this.
@@RonLumbar thanks for the kind words, check out my modular ropecraft system videos it will answer another of questions you might have, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers!
@@frankbush333 but you have several videos that are very long and all say they're the best, I don't have time to go through all that just to try to find a better view of the tensioning...LOL thank you.
@@RonLumbar check out the simple diy bankline MRS it has the tensioning details I think your looking for. Thanks for taking the time to watch, cheers
I now have to remake my ridgelines because as fast as mine are your's are faster. Thank you 🙏🏼
@@IronSharpensIron127 Honestly these are my slow ones, check out my modular ropecraft systems it replaces this entirely.
@@frankbush333 will do
I would recommend that you leave the voltmeter connected on future videos ... the voltage is very important for a number of applications.
Nice job. Thank you for sharing these great tips! 👍🏻
Hey Alex, check out my modular ropecraft systems it replaces this entirely, thanks for watching cheers.
This man is a school. yeah🫡
Thanks for the kind words
You have a great voice, I imagine your day job is in radio!
@@NoNotThatPaul lol construction
Cordage carabiners are also referred to as soft shackles
I discuss this in previous videos, thanks for watching, check out my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more
I guess you could actually leave it all together and just take the kevlar apart and bundle it.
@@station247365 absolutely can but if you have seen my previous modular ropecraft system videos I use these for just about everything around different camps
I found some good bankline at "Harbour Chandler" in Nanaimo recently so I may try to get some of these modular lines made up for my later adventures. Just spent most of the summer experimenting with 2 different tarps and a multitude of different sets. I have a Hennessy Hammock that I have owned for almost 20 years.
Fantastic addition to the flexibility of your system! Does it throw things off to add the criss-cross cords before tightening the main lines, while it’s still easier to feed them through? Is there an amount of slack that’s okay, where you’ll still be able to fully tighten it afterwards?
@@anthonywestbrook2155 Hey Anthony, glad you enjoyed the video. No, it doesn't throw things off, the slack makes it easier to initially thread but either way the tension is better when it is fully tense, slack is OK early on but tension is better later, so it ends up being kind of the same amount of effort either way.
Good and thoughtful presentation
Thank you glad you enjoyed, more coming soon cheers.
You probably figured it now, since this is 3 months old, but those 2 velco straps for back flap don't go on frame, they go on the drop flap frame. You leave the zippers open and flip one clip on each side, and the flap drops with the cover on it.
I've been through the whole thing untill I was forced to steal hotdogs maby you could borrow some cash ❤ from and stay healthy
Very nice, I am tired of inverters in my rv, so I want to change eventing to dc only. Therefore, as you do, I like things simple and efficient, so I will build a double burner with glass top. Thanks for help!
Do you know the distance it can go fully loaded (60kg) on a full battery charge, on smooth road? I’m trying to work out how many charged batteries I need to take with me to get the job done.
@@gnostie that is a tricky question as many things play factor, how smooth is smooth, any hills on the road, battery capacity loss over time etc. etc. As a very rough ballparking I would say maybe 3-4 km on fresh batteries on level paved roads per battery, that is a rough guess... call it 2 km for a conservative guess. Not sure how much this helps but hopefully it helps a bit...
Thank you, Frank, that’s very helpful. I’ll get 2 batteries ready to start with and get the 3rd if/when necessary. I very much enjoyed your video. It was articulate, well made and genuinely informative.
@@gnostie excellent glad you enjoyed and got something out of it, more coming soon cheers.
You keep saying "I'm gonna turn around" and yet you never do. Maybe you turn around off camera!! LOL. Seriously thoug, nice instruction. Thanks.
Hello Frank, Very interesting video, which brings me some questions : 1 : for the same price than this solar generator cost, buying a DC/AC converter(like the Renogy 2000W you own) wouldn't be more efficient ? 2 : for the price of these 2 batteries and this solar generator, could u upgrade with a better solar generator ? 3 : can you use batteries with different capacities ? If no, do they have to be identical (same model) ? 4 : does the system (PWM unit) work if the 2 batteries don't have the same amount of charge ? Thanks
@@louis6569 Hey Louis, 1) it would be more efficient for the ac agreed, but there are advantages of portability and other outputs in a small light stand alone unit. 2) you could but they are bigger and heavier and not as modular so packing them in to remote locations can be more difficult, plus these can be multiple purchases through time rather than a single expensive purchase, I focus on portability for off grid use primarily as well. 3) it is doable to use mismatched batteries but I always recommend matching batteries that are top balanced. 4) top balancing is used to minimize this issue, put simply, fully charge your batteries independently before connecting them in series (periodically repeat top balancing), a 24v battery doesn't have this issue but can't be rewired easily for a 12v setup for example. Hope this helps answer your questions, keep in mind I receive these products from random companies that wish for me to do review videos, as additional channel content I create videos such as these combining the different products to show advanced capabilities that can be achieved with random gear. Thanks for watching again Louis and for the support of the channel, more coming soon cheers.
@@frankbush333 Thanks for these answers. Your channel is a real hidden gem, I don't even know what I appreciate the most : the very informative contents, the way you are talking about products or the care about your followers. Thanks Frank.
@@louis6569 Wow, thank you for the kind words Louis your words are humbling ty.
Mr. Frank sir, I stand and tip me hat to you Sir!.....ATB
@@greywindLOSP Hey Grey, glad you enjoyed thanks for taking the time to watch cheers!
Good ideas
@@OneWhoWas Glad you enjoyed the video I have replaced this system entirely with my modular ropecraft systems check them out you may enjoy those videos even more, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers
Is this b4 the Canterbury added toggles or after? Either way it is a great idea. I have made the suggestion to add toggles to the prussics that attach the tarp. Just 1 less knot to tie in the field, or stick to pick up??
This was released before Dave's, if it is the video I believe you are referring to, regardless I have replaced this setup entirely with my modular ropecraft systems you may enjoy those systems even more check out those videos on my channel, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
Hello Frank, thanks for this very good video. Do you know why the little solar panel produces power almost equal to its rated power ? That was not the case for the two others
@@louis6569 Two fold answer but these are just my thoughts, the smaller solar panel has a white background keeping the panel cooler which increases performance generally (it is also the best flexible panel and pricier, that I am aware of) secondly, their were wildfires and smoke in my area that intensified through time I believe this additionally had impact.
@@frankbush333 thanks Frank that makes sense
Thanks for video. What's the smallest mm kevlar you would go with to make up this system? Would 3mm work alright in your opinion?
@@cbdyna Anywhere around 3-4 mm in my eyes, the smaller the cordage the more difficult it is to do good locked brummels and the weaker the line for heavier tasks. Any larger and it has unnecessary bulk and weight. Hope this helps thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
I need to go shopping for some Kevlar rope so I can make those. I’ve done something similar for an outdoor toilet for my girls; just not as robust. I had a running prussic forming a box to keep the lines from separating. This is WAY better!
@@Mshannon75 Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
A great build. I definitely like how you put it together. The poly tarp in my opinion is underrated. A person can get a lot of use out of them for a fraction of what it costs for some of these really expensive wall tents. Good job and thanks for a very informative video. God bless.
Put on two heat shrink tubes after the first, and send the first of the two loose tubes 13 foot up the line; when you cut at 12 foot, you already have the first one on for your subsequent modular line. Great system! 👍🏻🏴🥃
Great real world video
love this concept. i will implement this weekend! thanks
Well done
Hey, i did the same as these soft shackles but with a Canadian jam knot instead of the farrimond, the only thing i have a problem with is opening it if i use it as a carabiner. what i figured out was to combine it with the robe tensioner, where the loop is a Canadian jam knot, it gives the same functionality of the rope tensioner and the soft shackle. the stopper knot at 18:11 is a great idea. I am going to try the farrimond hitch as well. Thanks for sharing have a great day :)