Did Module 1 a couple of months ago and whilst full on, it was perhaps 4 of the most fun days I've ever had. Gordo is an absolute legend of Bushcraft Australia and it felt humbling to be taught so much great knowledge by the man himself. Thanks again guys.
this is a great video. great sound, great shots, great presentation, tons of actually useful information with demonstration. great balance of shots, talk, info and demonstration. no bs, no gimmick, etc. you're onto something with this concept!
That was the most educational overnight camping video I’ve ever seen. The whole video was great, I especially liked navigation tips. I’m looking forward to part 2.
Hey Gordon, love your tutorials, I've been showing my cadets these videos, your knowledge is such a great help! Thanks for sharing your videos to everyone!
Hey Gordon that was very educational, especially for beginners. The Millbank Bag is typical Commonwealth Gear not very well known in germany...but i got my hands on a old one from 1945 and will test it next time. I would recommend one piece of gear that you did not mention: a emergency whistle around the neck can be very helpful..if anyone hears your call of distress 😂
Bloody awesome, a million times better than the majority of the bushcraft/outdoors videos out there. Bout time you made something like this, Gordon. Super informative and takes me back to doing the course with you last year. Keep it up. All the best.
Interesting how much redundancy you have in your loadout, say compared to those 'thru-hikers' that shed every single gram and basically go with no spare clothing or doubled up items. Being ex-army myself I never go without a dry set to get into at night if I've gotten wet through during the day. I also tend to follow the 'two is one, one is none' mindset and have backups for stuff but I'm trying a 'less is more' approach after my last overnighter where I took stock of every item I actually used versus what I carried. I tend to carry more water and just boil to sterilize. I like how you have covered so much, so many basic field craft skills and packed a ton of info into the video.
Great video. I live on the east coast of North America, and it’s interesting to me how similar the wildlife is. Our Virginia white tail deer do the exact same thing with antlers and the trees they rub look the same. The turtles dive off the rocks and logs the same. We have orb weaver spiders too. I’m sure the exact species are different but the niches are the same. Think how ancient their ways of life must be!
One trick I learned along the way was to break of a length of dead twig and hold it in front of my face as I walk along when there are a lot of spider webs. It works even better if the twig is forked. When I was in the US Army, I would hold the barrel of my rifle out almost at “present arms” while patrolling through webby areas to achieve the same effect. I also feel bad about messing up the poor spiders’ webs! You’re a kind person.
Always great stuff. I really like your fishing with the hand reel bits of your videos! I’m from the United States, but I am a subscriber from way back. Love your KISS approach and your teaching technique. I always am reminded of something or pick up new tricks from your videos. I am wondering why people like the bottle and nesting cup better than the canteen and canteen cup. ( Even Mr. Canterbury seems to use the bottle and nesting cup more). Is it because of a wider mouth? Keep up the great work, and I’m looking forward to part 2!
Some needs to go on that show with a bit of excitement in them. Alone is a dull show with the Australia version by far the worst of them. It's more about who can out starve each other.
Gordon that's really entertaining and informative. Great to see in action, and something that struck me was the difference in perspective from bushwalking / being a "tourist in the wild" to bushcrafting / being a participant in nature - the same needs to survive and be comfortable, but one focusses on skills + gear, the other on skills + the environment. I'd love to see some more on some of the plants and other resources you use!
What an amazingly detailed video! Thank you for explaining even the small things like putting away the knife - my first thought would be to drop in the ground cause my attention would be in the fire lol Thats how stuff gets lots and how injuries happen
Great video thanks for sharing- such a different environment to where I am in the Pacific North West and as we are starting to warm up you are heading into autumn really enjoyed looking at the different trees and environment you are operating in
Awesome Gordon. A few good refreshers from the mod 1 & 2 courses a couple of years back. I'm hanging out for mod 3 one of these days when I can justify the cost and find the time!
Awesome video!! I have been a sub of your channel for several years now and get excited when you post a new one. Even tho I do not live in Australia, I am in the US, I find your channel intriguing and marvel at your beautiful country. Along with this channel, I have been a longtime sub of Scotty's Gone Walkabout 's channel to. If I did live there, or even visited, I would definitely take your courses as I believe you give excellent instruction in survival and bushcraft. I did notice that you were using the new Mora blade and was wondering, from your professional experience, how does it stack up against the Garberg? I know here in the US they are quite pricey. I have about several dozen Mora's all of different models, including the Garberg, which I truly love, and was just wondering if the expense was worth it? Also, you did answer a question about the Milbank bag that I had, concerning the use of it, so thank you for your valuable time, instruction, and most importantly, the video. Can't wait for part two!!
well, I sure do know who I'm taking with me next time heading into the great Aussie bush... After watching (only) 3 vid's of Gordon's Bushcraft Survival Australia...
What is the weight in kilograms of your pack and kit. I have hiking clothes and sleeping clothes because i sweat a lot when hiking. Do you sweat? If not. What's you secret for not sweating? I could save some kilograms in pack if i didn't sweat😁
@@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia I feel uneasy about leaving it the car park outside Coles 😆. I guess it's less likely someone will spot it out on the bush (depending on where you leave it), though also far more likely someone will set it on fire just for fun. Cheers for your videos mate, I've been enjoying them for years.
This is not outback survivaĺ. Do it without anything. That is what true survival is about..knowledge before equipment as you initially stated. You seem to know alot, so make it real.
Did Module 1 a couple of months ago and whilst full on, it was perhaps 4 of the most fun days I've ever had. Gordo is an absolute legend of Bushcraft Australia and it felt humbling to be taught so much great knowledge by the man himself. Thanks again guys.
Glad you enjoyed the course and thanks so:much for watching.
this is a great video. great sound, great shots, great presentation, tons of actually useful information with demonstration. great balance of shots, talk, info and demonstration. no bs, no gimmick, etc. you're onto something with this concept!
Much appreciated, thanks for watching
That was the most educational overnight camping video I’ve ever seen. The whole video was great, I especially liked navigation tips.
I’m looking forward to part 2.
Hey Gordon, love your tutorials, I've been showing my cadets these videos, your knowledge is such a great help! Thanks for sharing your videos to everyone!
Great to hear!im really glad it's of some help and informative. Thanks for watching.
Hey Gordon that was very educational, especially for beginners. The Millbank Bag is typical Commonwealth Gear not very well known in germany...but i got my hands on a old one from 1945 and will test it next time. I would recommend one piece of gear that you did not mention: a emergency whistle around the neck can be very helpful..if anyone hears your call of distress 😂
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Bloody awesome, a million times better than the majority of the bushcraft/outdoors videos out there. Bout time you made something like this, Gordon. Super informative and takes me back to doing the course with you last year. Keep it up. All the best.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Unique name for a survival expert, jokes much knowledge in that head, thanks bloke, I always enjoy your vids.
Interesting how much redundancy you have in your loadout, say compared to those 'thru-hikers' that shed every single gram and basically go with no spare clothing or doubled up items. Being ex-army myself I never go without a dry set to get into at night if I've gotten wet through during the day. I also tend to follow the 'two is one, one is none' mindset and have backups for stuff but I'm trying a 'less is more' approach after my last overnighter where I took stock of every item I actually used versus what I carried. I tend to carry more water and just boil to sterilize. I like how you have covered so much, so many basic field craft skills and packed a ton of info into the video.
Great video. I live on the east coast of North America, and it’s interesting to me how similar the wildlife is. Our Virginia white tail deer do the exact same thing with antlers and the trees they rub look the same. The turtles dive off the rocks and logs the same. We have orb weaver spiders too. I’m sure the exact species are different but the niches are the same. Think how ancient their ways of life must be!
Thanks mate for such a good and informative video not enough here in Australia
I always enjoy your informative and well done videos. Particularly enjoyed the piece on identifying North by the sun.
Great tips and very well presented. Thank you for producing this.
Excellent Gordo...as always...looking forward to part 2...MTwoods
One trick I learned along the way was to break of a length of dead twig and hold it in front of my face as I walk along when there are a lot of spider webs. It works even better if the twig is forked. When I was in the US Army, I would hold the barrel of my rifle out almost at “present arms” while patrolling through webby areas to achieve the same effect. I also feel bad about messing up the poor spiders’ webs! You’re a kind person.
Very thorough very comprehensive thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge
Always great to see you posting a new video mate. I really enjoy watching your content.
Always great stuff. I really like your fishing with the hand reel bits of your videos! I’m from the United States, but I am a subscriber from way back. Love your KISS approach and your teaching technique. I always am reminded of something or pick up new tricks from your videos. I am wondering why people like the bottle and nesting cup better than the canteen and canteen cup. ( Even Mr. Canterbury seems to use the bottle and nesting cup more). Is it because of a wider mouth? Keep up the great work, and I’m looking forward to part 2!
Hi Gordon, was great to see a video from you show up in the subs alerts.
7 W's is great
For the last one maybe walkable?
But I kind of like without slope makes it easy to remember with that condition
Please go on "Alone Australia" mate you'd kill it!
Some needs to go on that show with a bit of excitement in them. Alone is a dull show with the Australia version by far the worst of them. It's more about who can out starve each other.
I wonder if they cast that show for people who will drop out quick so that the costs dont get too high :P
Great video. Very informative. Looking forward to more of these.
This is so good, Gordo!!! Love this new format of videos!! So freaking good
Gordon that's really entertaining and informative. Great to see in action, and something that struck me was the difference in perspective from bushwalking / being a "tourist in the wild" to bushcrafting / being a participant in nature - the same needs to survive and be comfortable, but one focusses on skills + gear, the other on skills + the environment.
I'd love to see some more on some of the plants and other resources you use!
What an amazingly detailed video!
Thank you for explaining even the small things like putting away the knife - my first thought would be to drop in the ground cause my attention would be in the fire lol
Thats how stuff gets lots and how injuries happen
Great video thanks for sharing- such a different environment to where I am in the Pacific North West and as we are starting to warm up you are heading into autumn really enjoyed looking at the different trees and environment you are operating in
Glad it was helpfull. Thanks so much for watching
Great to see your videos again
Great stuff as usual Gordon .
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thx for a very well made kind of tutorial... shown in an easy way, well done!
Gday Gordon. Always looking forward to the new videos mate.
I guess this isn't the place to say how much gear we take when we go away for a week then?
Great video and very clearly set out.
Thank you.
great video mate! Very informative. Good to see you back on the tube.
loving the paint job on the troopie too mate, blends in nicely. Hope I can buy one some day. I might steal your colour :)
Yay. It’s been a while.
Awesome Gordon. A few good refreshers from the mod 1 & 2 courses a couple of years back. I'm hanging out for mod 3 one of these days when I can justify the cost and find the time!
Great video, keen to see part 2!
There's so much good information in this vid! Thanks Gordy!
Good to see you back Gorden,love you videos mate
Awesome video!! I have been a sub of your channel for several years now and get excited when you post a new one. Even tho I do not live in Australia, I am in the US, I find your channel intriguing and marvel at your beautiful country. Along with this channel, I have been a longtime sub of Scotty's Gone Walkabout 's channel to. If I did live there, or even visited, I would definitely take your courses as I believe you give excellent instruction in survival and bushcraft. I did notice that you were using the new Mora blade and was wondering, from your professional experience, how does it stack up against the Garberg? I know here in the US they are quite pricey. I have about several dozen Mora's all of different models, including the Garberg, which I truly love, and was just wondering if the expense was worth it? Also, you did answer a question about the Milbank bag that I had, concerning the use of it, so thank you for your valuable time, instruction, and most importantly, the video. Can't wait for part two!!
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching. We occasionally get people from the US doing our courses.
He's back!
Great skills,thank you from South Africa.
Perfect timing
love your your work Gordon cheers
well, I sure do know who I'm taking with me next time heading into the great Aussie bush...
After watching (only) 3 vid's of Gordon's Bushcraft Survival Australia...
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Good stuff Gordo 👍
Thanks!
Good stuff. Thank you sir.
excited for part two!
Great video man
Love this camp videos
mate keep up the great videos
The legend is back 🇦🇺❤
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Awesome stuff, thanks!
A Master Class. Thank you.
Very welcome
Hi mate, love your work! Are ticks, snakes or mozzies ever an issue when just sleeping in a bivy and sleeping bag?
Cool
The 6th w is wevel.
perhaps I missed it, but I didn't see any mention of a PLB or any other emergency device?
What is the weight in kilograms of your pack and kit.
I have hiking clothes and sleeping clothes because i sweat a lot when hiking.
Do you sweat? If not. What's you secret for not sweating?
I could save some kilograms in pack if i didn't sweat😁
Hour more like 10 minutes
I wouldn't be able to enjoy this hey - I'd be too worried about leaving my troopy out in the bush overnight.
Depends where you leave it. Thanks for watching
@@BushcraftSurvivalAustralia I feel uneasy about leaving it the car park outside Coles 😆. I guess it's less likely someone will spot it out on the bush (depending on where you leave it), though also far more likely someone will set it on fire just for fun.
Cheers for your videos mate, I've been enjoying them for years.
This is not outback survivaĺ. Do it without anything. That is what true survival is about..knowledge before equipment as you initially stated. You seem to know alot, so make it real.