Thank you Dave! I enjoyed that video as I do all your videos. You are probably one of the VERY FEW Bush crafters who really film it like it really is and not always editing their film to show 100% success in everything they do, too boost their skills on their channel. I appreciate your honesty and efforts you go through to give us these videos! Billy
You are very welcome Billy and I'm glad you liked it. Brother I feel like I have to show it as it happens, good or bad. Thats the only way of keeping it real. Thanks for watching
Thanks! Im glad you like the videos and have learned from them. Good to hear youre getting out more. As far as picking a machete, I have to say first and foremost, will it be for wood and wood processing or for vines and grass? Whats your budget? Will it be near saltwater or in a swamp? Will food get processed by it? Mainly, I hate ordering them with out holding them or wearing the sheath. I have a machete video coming out soon and it should help a little. Thanks for watching my friend.
I've watched a few of your vids now. I love your humility and sense of humour! You're a fun guy. So I subscribed. Thanks for the entertainment - and lessons!
Thanks man, Im glad you liked it. This is a very cool shelter. Every element of it serves a purpose. The frame is strong, the tarp keeps the rain out , the back rest keeps your back in good shape when you wake up and the reflective blanket retains body heat and keeps the rain from rolling under the tarp. Its a great shelter. Thats cool that you were born in 67. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! I'm glad you and the grand kids like them. Thats fantastic to hear they are out trying the things I show. Kids belong outside having fun. Thanks for watching my friend.
I remember back in the 70's my History teacher brought to school an old flint lock pistol, we shot it on the football field during school hours, nobody thought twice about it. The environment in America the past "6" yrs. has gotten way out of hand thanks to the PC crowd. It's a sad state of affairs.
Im glad youre gonna try it. The scouts are gonna love it. That back rest is awesome to have and the reflective blanket stops rain flow on the ground and traps body heat. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks Sepp! That shelter is quite easy to set up and its one fantastic bed to sleep in. I didnt get my flame but I was pretty happy with the dustpile and ember. Take care and thanks for watching my good friend.
Ive seen a few of them sheaths and they are very nice. I bet they would last alot longer than my cordura ones. Im glad you liked the vid, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks Man! I'm glad you liked it. I always have a plan, then a back up plan to it. I dont think this shelter has ever been shown before to my knowledge on youtube. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you like the vids. Man, thats always good to hear when friends are inspired to get out into the woods again. Being out there should be nothing but fun. Thanks for watching my friend.
Man now thats awesome. I have had a ton of older knives that got broke or lost and never found replacements. Thats cool that you found one. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks brother! I'm glad you liked it. Everyone is used to my videos being long so I just kinda threw some other stuff in there with the knife talk. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro! Everyone I went to school with openly carried knives and no one cared, not even the teachers. I was in high school from 82 to 85. This shelters only weak point against snakes would be the foot end. If you pull up and tie the end of the reflective blanket just like the sides, it would help big time. I do not use this shelter in hot weather when snakes and bugs are active, I use it in cool weather only. Thanks for watching my friend.
I agree man, no need for a high dollar tent. I used to always put an extra tarp over my tent when I went with the scouts. Thanks for watching my friend.
It is an awesome kit. I have used alot of stainless steel pans in the past but when I saw the copper coating on the bottom of that pan, I wondered if it worked any different. I noticed on quick cooking items like eggs, it really does spread the heat out more evenly when cooking over a wood fire. It is a fantastic kit for the price. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Yes, I agree 100%. Moisture in your breath does hurt . My problem is that the cattail has spoiled me. When I used to just use grass, I went very very slow at blowing it into flame and I did keep far away from it. When I started using cattail in it, I started getting a flame in less than 10 seconds every single time. I believe the cattail I picked still had rain condensate in it. Oh well, thats proves you should never be over confident, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
David, I know it's an older video...but I really love your ability to share stories from the past and also show some really cool skills. I really appreciate your talents and way that you teach. It's very down to earth. Thank you very much for sharing :) I always learn something and it inspires me to get out and try stuff
Thanks bro, Im glad I inspire others to do this type of stuff. Ive heard that deal with the moisture in the breath but its minor compared to using cattail with moisture in it. Theres a lesson to be learned by what I did. I used to be careful when I used only grass. I got used to using cattail and getting a flame in 10 seconds or less so I got sloppy and lazy. the cattail I picked earlier hadnt dried from 2 solid days of rain and I paid for using it. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Cool! this is a very very comfortable set up. Its great in mild weather and it makes your back feel great. I still use a hammock in hot weather to keep away from the bugs. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks Bro! I'm glad you liked it. It usually doesnt bother me too much but I hate it when I get a nice big coal then the tinder bundle sucks, lol. I have a lot of trouble with tinder bundles tho just because I'm so sloppy with making them, I really need to get back to making em better. I love flint n steel if I have char cloth. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! You hit it on the head of what I try to accomplish. I love to spread a little knowledge and put out a positive message. Folks need not be so serious and negative. Everyone could use a laugh and a smile. Thanks for watching.
Im glad you liked the shelter. Funny thing, the ember making part is the hard part for most, its the easiest part for me. Well, I can say this about the tinder bundle. I used to ALWAYS be careful when I just used grass. I started using cattail fluff and got very lazy and over confident. The cattail usually burst into flames in about 10 seconds no matter how you blew on it. The cattail I used that day was damp. That goes to prove any one can get lazy, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely brother! I never give up, or at least I might on one process but I like to get the end result. The bathtub floor is awesome because it reflects and retains body heat even without a blanket. The two small logs leaned against the tree really make a comfortable bed. I have had alot of years in the woods of finding out what works and what doesnt. I hate filming what doesnt work, Ha Ha. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Youre 100% correct. It was a slip up on my part. I was refering to the Ontario sawback military machete and it does have some kind of SP designation. I just cant remember the number. Im glad you liked the shelter, its a darn good sleeper. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks man! Yep, them carabiners hooked straight to the stakes are so much easier and faster than fooling with paracord. Nope, thats not a Kabar in this one. Its an Ontario SP53. It looks similar to a Kabar Cutlass but the SP53 is almost twice as thick. Im glad you liked the vid, Take care and thanks for watching!
I agree 100%. A kids first knife was something they remember forever and it was almost like a rite of passage. Thats just the way it was. And when kids dont own or have access to knives, how will they ever learn knife safety or responsibility. Very good points. Thanks for the comments and Thanks for watching my friend.
Thank you for this great video! I grew up in a knife friendly age too. (Sad to see where things have got.) And thanks for the bowdrill fire demonstration! I am Norwegian and friction fire wasn’t/isn’t really a thing here, but I’m trying to master that art now. Nice to know I’m not the only one who fails from time to time!
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Friction fire is a tough one to master but hang in there and practice and it will come natural to you one day.Thanks for watching
I'm glad you liked it. I prefer the 18 over the 22. The 22 kinda flops around on the belt more and seeme to vibrate too much when chopping. I'd say if I was in the jungle where there were lots of vines and tall grasses the 22 would be better, That saw back isnt that great. Its more of a chip maker for starting fire. You can drag it across wood and make some serious chips. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks brother. Yep, everyone had pocket knives back then. I think now you get kicked out of school for even a plastic knife. Im glad you liked the shelter, its a very comfortable bed indeed. Take care, Happy holidays back at ya and thanks for watching my friend.
thats cool on the tarp. Ive had several of them headlamps and luckily, none have broke. Small items get lost alot so I buy alot of cheap items like that at times. I keep the high dollar light in my pack.Thanks for watching my friend.
Yep, times have changed big time since we were in school. I was in middle school in the seventies and there were alot of knives there, even as early as the fourth grade. The shelter is a very comfortable sleep. thanks for watching my friend.
Love your stories while you practice and teach your bush-crafting skills. My Sunday morning ritual seems to become enjoying a few cups of coffee while watching your videos before heading out for a short hike. Thanks for what you do, inspires me.
Thanks bro! this isnt any type of really cold shelter but in cool weather, its a fantastic set up. the foam pad leaned on the two tied sticks is very very comfortable. I do love my machetes ! LOL. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Dave, you are so right about how times have changed!. I was born in '54, started first grade in 1960, graduated in '72. During that time it was not unusual for boys to bring their hunting rifles/ bows and arrows and even their hunting knives to school for show and tell! I showed up one day with my new 22 cal pellet rifle and another time with my new Buck General with the 7 inch blade! No big deal! Boys walked around all the time with pocket knives and lighters in their pockets - no big deal! Of course the region I grew up in had a lot to do with it - NW Pennsylvania - white tail deer country! There were many subsistence hunters/ fisherman at that time. Its a shame my generation dropped the ball and didn't pass those skills onto the next generation. We've done them and the generations since, a grave disservice. That is why videos like yours are so important. Keep up the great work and your honesty and integrity are very much appreciated!
Ah man, I bet it was even better during your time! I graduated High School in 1985 and pretty much all the trucks had deer rifles, turkey shotguns, knives and bows in them in open display. Yes, we have gone very wrong. Lots and lots of kids are growing up nowadays with no skills and living in a protective bubble. I wished it was different.
Love your shelter design... looks real practical . I was also pretty impressed with your fire starting skills... that was a great ember. It just shows how challenging damp material can be. Like that you're keeping it REAL. Much appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Its a fantastic rain shelter. I can get an ember most of the time but wind up fighting with damp tinder quite often. I left the failure in to show what really happens. LOL. Thanks for watching
Thanks bro, the shelter is a very comfortable one to sleep in for sure. Yep, no big deal on the bow drill. I fail all the time on fire and its just a part of it. I have heard of alot of folks holding it up and blowing from underneath. I have gotten so lazy and spoiled with using cattail in the middle that it usually flames up in 10 seconds or less. Thats in fairly dry weather tho. Thanks for watching my friend.
Yep, we all do, some just dont admit it, ha ha. For me, I like the same wood for the spindle and the hearthboard on a bowdrill. Round here, willow on willow is the best. My other choices are Basswood, Bow Elder, Cotton wood or Silver Maple. I know theres others but, those five seem to work the best. Thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely Brother! You have to have a plan B with fire. Especially when the conditions are damp. Failure is quite easy then. Yes, I do make and carry char cloth. I have been trying to get charred wood shavings to work here lately since thats a trail renewable resource. You have to cut your shirt or do rag to make more char cloth on the trail if you run out. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro, I pretty sure that cattail had too much moisture in it but, I seem to have a bigger problem. I used to used straight grass, and I was careful with it. Ever since I started using cattail fluff in the center, it has worked so well that Ive started doing a very sloppy job of tinder bundles. I need to go back to doing a good job of it. Im glad I had the ferro rod, lol. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Yep, theres always a lesson to learn from when someone else makes mistakes or failures. I think its good to put them on video so folks have a realistic expectation of what could happen. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you like what I do. I figure theres a for real solution to any wilderness situation. This is a very cool shelter for rain. Ive had rain pouring down and still kept it out from under me. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.
Man I understand completely. Ive had blades in the past that lasted and worked great. I'd wear them out and then order another but it just wouldnt seem like the same quality. I guess if you think about it, theres no telling in what country or what factory a lot of blades are made in. Cool story, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks Denis! That is quite a simple shelter to set up and very very comfortable. I was very happy with the dust pile and ember. I wished the tinder bundle was just as good, Ha Ha. I havent heard that Olive Drab Dave in awhile. I still wish I would have chosen that for a channel name. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! I'm glad you like the designs I make. If you have a good long story you could make a video if you want to or just type it here. Ive had a few blades made out of old dump truck leaf springs and I know what you mean by weight. But the heavier they are, the better they chop sometimes. I love it when one item replaces two. Thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely brother, a hanging out vid it is! I love just going out and getting away from time to time and just doing my thing. I didnt actually have the knife that started it all to show so I just kinda hung out. I am glad I left in the failure. I feel like I know survival and fire making pretty well but yes, I do fail at it sometimes. Thats just a part of trying to use the materials that are out there. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro. That shelter is quite easy to set up and its a very very comfortable sleep. good to hear that this kinda stuff happens to everyone. I suppose that in everything we do in life no matter how much we do it, something can always go wrong. I had a Ferro Rod handy tho and thats a good reminder for me why I carry one always. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Good to hear from you John, I hope the foot gets better.The shelter is a very comfortable sleep. Im glad you say the same thing I have experienced, the ember is always fairly easy for me but, sometimes the tinder bundle works , and sometimes it doesnt I have used cedar bark before but normally the ole cattail is like gas. It rained a few days straight so I guess the cattail still had some moisture in it.Oh well, never failing means youre doing nothing.Take care and thanks for watching my friend
Thanks! Im glad you got alot out of the videos. I had a great time making em. I have plenty more plans for 2013. I hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas too. Thanks for watching my friend.
Very cool Rick, Happy Birthday brother! Im glad it was a good start to your day. This trip was a very relaxing get away for me. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad it helped you. Small coal piles are never good. I figure once you get an ember, go until you cant go anymore. the bigger the ember, the better the chance of fire. As you could see here, even a giant ember wont help if the tinder is damp. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you like the videos Kids do spend too much time indoors nowadays. As far as me being lost, I have been but never freaked out over it, I always find my way out. The only wild animals that bother me are packs of wild dogs and snakes in the wetlands. Probably the worse Ive ever had it was to run out of water and couldnt find any to boil or purify. Thats a really bad thing to have to go through. Thanks for watching my friend.
thanks! The shelter is a very comfortable one to sleep in. the ole bath tub set up keeps the rain and moisture out. 10OMg? Ha Ha, that kills me. Well, my brother actually didnt give me the knife, I just got to use it. He was in the 10th grade and I was in the 7th grade so I was around 12 years old. I loved that knife and just couldnt believe he had made it. He was a big influence in my learning to make stuff. Thanks for watching my friend.
Fun video-- love seeing you come alive in the woods--- I too remember making cool stuff in shop and in outdoor ed--- knives, black powder pistol, etc.... and carried a pocket knife everywhere
Thanks bro. Well, normally with short puffs or long puffs, it doesnt matter with cattail. Using fluffed cattail almost always gives flame in 10 seconds or less. It had to be damp. As far as redoing this one in the same conditions, that would be hard to do because after the rain we had, I had no idea how much moisture was in the cattail fluff. Cool idea on the pipe, I use a PVC tube to carry my hand drill spindle . I'll have to show it some day. Thanks for watching my friend.
I have heard that a million times but have never tried it. They say its also a good way of not getting burnt. Most of the times when I use cattail, I get flames in about 10 seconds so I just blow from the top. It doesnt always work, lol. Thanks for watching man.
Hello Sara! Good to hear from you, it was great to be out in the woods and goofing off again. The shelter is quite simple to set up and its very very comfortable to sleep in. Its the onl shelter that helps a backache, lol. Yep, in real life I probably would have done another tinder bundle and tried again, I failed, while filming so, I ferro rodded it, ha ha. Oh well, that was real life. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too Sara, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it bro. Im pretty sick now but hopefully I'll get better and get out and do that rope video Ive been promising everyone. You have a Merry Christmas and an awesome new year too brother. Thanks for watching my friend.
Only discovered your channel recently, I love it. im a Carolina boy way up here in Chicago and I miss the woods something fierce. Watching you has made me feel like im.almost out there myself. Thank you so much...
Thanks Larry1 Ah man, I bet you do miss it! I used to spend a lot of time in Greer and Easley S.C. and in Asheville N.C. and what a beautiful area! Take care brother!
So cool, I was born in Greer, spent most of my life there. Tickled to death that you answered my comment. No doubt if I can't be doing it myself, I can at least watch you doing the things I used to love to do so much. ( and will again soon too) lol..
Reallybigmonkey1. Believe me...I am. Up here in the city, you actually have to do a little driving to get to a place where you can actually see trees. I'm so homesick you wouldn't believe. have a good day my brother...thanks for responding...Larry..
Thanks! I usually get called crazy, not cool. LOL. I hear ya on that SP50. All of Ontarios Gen 2 blades are hard to beat. Thanks for watching my friend.
Now that would be cool if it was the same knife. I havent seen or heard of any more like it. Mine had pearl handles and I think it had only two blades. It was between 2 and 3 inches long. Ive still got it put away somewhere. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.
Yep, just like my high school days. 82 to 85 coosa High school, lots of deer rifles in gun racks in trucks, knives in every ones pockets and kids of all ages dipped and chewed. My how things have changed. thanks for watching my friend.
Don't ever be sorry or disappointed. We like the fact that you show what really happens, and, if it was a survival situation you wouldn't give up and I bet you would have gotten that flame going. Great video and information once again!
How true, I also feel like its good to see and know that friction fire is never 100% dependable. Everyone fails from time to time whether its the tinder bundle or the coal making. I hope you never have to use it either, always carry a lighter, matches and a ferro rod. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro. I think that fire is called a lean to fire. I always just called it a half teepee fire. This is a very comfortable shelter. You might could block the doorway with your backpack and use it. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im not sure I understand what you are asking. The top part is a 8x10 camo tarp. The bottom part is a reflective all weather blanket. Thanks for watching my friend.
thanks bro! Yes, that shelter is a cool one, its a very very comfortable one too. I sometimes carry dryer lint and stuff it in my tinder bundles but, you cant always do that. I hate fooling with tinder bundles after a few days of rain. It fails alot. The cattail usually helps but I picked it in a shady spot. Oh well, thats life. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely brother, SP53 all the way. I love that blade. Its not very exciting about the blades that made me interested in knives but at the time and at my young age, those knives were amazing. Thanks for watching my friend.
Well, in this video, the fire was for food, not warmth. now, theres a huge difference of opinion on fires for warmth. I sometimes build shelters based on fires but, I do not like to depend on fire to stay warm. I hate smelling smoke all night and I hate having to wake up to feed a fire. I try to double wall or insulate my shelters with blankets. I also like to dress right and wrap up in a blanket Im designing two shelters for future vids that have a fire inside tho.Thanks for watching my friend
Yep, that was the advice I was given when I first started filming by another youtuber. He said just be yourself and you'll do fine. It is fun but yes, it is a ton of work filming stuff like this. Theres so much to try and remember. I have heard from several folks that I do inspire them to get out and have fun. Just because they make it look rough on TV, theres no real reason to have it too tough in real life, LOL. Have fun and thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you like the videos. Its gotten kinda hard for me to even get time in the woods anymore but I feel like its a good thing to just get away from it all and have some peace and quiet. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you liked the vid. Tarps are noisy but I sleep like a log so the noise doesnt bother me. I love how it traps body heat tho. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks man, always good to hear Im doing something right, LOL. I was given some good advice when I started. Just turn on the camera and be yourself. I guess its working and I dont plan on changing a thing. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely, and my Dad always told me, "Son, if you aint screwing up, then you must not be doing anything" LOL. Failures in life teach us more than anything else. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
I'd have to say man you are without a doubt my favorite person to watch on UA-cam. There's something about your style and videos that make them addicting to watch. I've always been a about 1,000 subscribers behind you but man you're pulling away from me. Thanks for all the effort that you put into your videos, you're success and popularity is a direct result from the quality of your videos and yourself. Thanks and have a great day brother.
My first knife was a USAF survival knife given to me by my dad when I was 14 years old. I've still got it! I sympathize with your bow drill woes - here in the PNW we have trouble getting fires started all the time, because it's so wet out in the woods. Your experience here is a good reminder to bring multiple fire starting options. Thanks for the videos, please keep 'em coming.
Thats a dang good knife Jim. Ive heard of folks using them knives for years and years. Amazing how when conditions are damp the ember is easy but blowing it into a flame is tough. Always have a back up. Take care and Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave, I really enjoy your style, humour and skills. You have taught me a lot of stuff that I have applied to my own little adventures in the woods. Keep 'er lit as they say in these parts
I did mention a few stories in some earlier videos but havent done that in awhile. Thats a good idea but I have to figure out how to not make it boring. I'll put some thought into it. Thanks for watching my friend.
I wen to Elementary school from 76 to 81. I went to high school from 82 to 85. That entire time, we all had pocket knives that we carried and even had out using in front of teachers. It was no big deal back them because it was just a common carry item. Things are so different now. Thanks for watching my friend.
Really good shelter ideas here. Hey man, the up-close film of your bowdrill in the keyhole, was the best up close footage I have seen yet, so you can really learn and see what is going on down there in those holes lol. Great job man! I am loving like I said, always picking up ideas from your stuff, every single video I see.
Thanks Barry, I'm glad you liked the shelter and the close up. Watching an ember form can be very helpful in understanding how it should look as you create it. Great to hear youve learned a lot from me! Thanks for watching
I agree. It depresses me (Ha Ha) but it is good to show that everyone fails every now and then. Yes, even me. That shelter is quite easy to set up and with the reflective tarp on the bottom and sides, its quite warm. I sleep very good in it. The back rest is awesome. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
great shelter! good bow drill ember! Good stories! You are always a joy to follow in the woods. Thank you for taking us along....Olive Drab Dave.... ;) Have a great weekend, Denis
Thanks bro, Im glad you liked it. No, I havent talked about that too much. I was pretty lucky because in the beginning, I never camped alone, I always had a few with me so noises were no big deal. By the time I started camping solo, Not only was I used to all the sounds but I also slept like a rock and heard nothing. What few times I couldnt sleep was because of bad beds or shelters. I was too angry to be scared then, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im glad you liked it. Im pretty sure that all the knife and weapon laws and rules got strict after 9 11.It was just part of the times. That shelter floor works great. Not only does that blanket keep rain out but it reflects and retains body heat which is a double use winner. I hear ya on the failures, I can get an ember almost every time if I bring the dry spindle and hearthboard from home but the natural tinder on the spot, fails more times than I care for it to.Thanks for watching my friend.
Thank you Dave! I enjoyed that video as I do all your videos. You are probably one of the VERY FEW Bush crafters who really film it like it really is and not always editing their film to show 100% success in everything they do, too boost their skills on their channel. I appreciate your honesty and efforts you go through to give us these videos!
Billy
You are very welcome Billy and I'm glad you liked it. Brother I feel like I have to show it as it happens, good or bad. Thats the only way of keeping it real. Thanks for watching
That was interesting. Thanks David
Thanks! Im glad you like the videos and have learned from them. Good to hear youre getting out more. As far as picking a machete, I have to say first and foremost, will it be for wood and wood processing or for vines and grass? Whats your budget? Will it be near saltwater or in a swamp? Will food get processed by it? Mainly, I hate ordering them with out holding them or wearing the sheath. I have a machete video coming out soon and it should help a little. Thanks for watching my friend.
Dave I know this is one of your old videos I missed it just got to say I love the way you show real life results makes me fell better lym
It may be an old one but its still a fun one! I try and keep em all pretty real brother. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Frank
Im glad you liked it. Its always good to hear one of my videos made someones day. take care and thanks for watching my friend.
I've watched a few of your vids now.
I love your humility and sense of humour!
You're a fun guy.
So I subscribed.
Thanks for the entertainment - and lessons!
Thanks man, Im glad you liked it. This is a very cool shelter. Every element of it serves a purpose. The frame is strong, the tarp keeps the rain out , the back rest keeps your back in good shape when you wake up and the reflective blanket retains body heat and keeps the rain from rolling under the tarp. Its a great shelter. Thats cool that you were born in 67. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
You are real. Thus the reason i subscribed. Fantastic videos, have to teach our children !!!
***** Thanks Brother! I'm glad you like what I do. I try and keep it real and show it just like it happens. Thanks for watching
Thanks! I'm glad you and the grand kids like them. Thats fantastic to hear they are out trying the things I show. Kids belong outside having fun. Thanks for watching my friend.
I remember back in the 70's my History teacher brought to school an old flint lock pistol, we shot it on the football field during school hours, nobody thought twice about it. The environment in America the past "6" yrs. has gotten way out of hand thanks to the PC crowd. It's a sad state of affairs.
+luvmyctd "Politically Correct"
Im glad youre gonna try it. The scouts are gonna love it. That back rest is awesome to have and the reflective blanket stops rain flow on the ground and traps body heat. Thanks for watching my friend.
I learned marksmanship in rotc in high school graduated in 03 we never had a problem on the range
Thanks Sepp! That shelter is quite easy to set up and its one fantastic bed to sleep in. I didnt get my flame but I was pretty happy with the dustpile and ember. Take care and thanks for watching my good friend.
U DID NOT FAIL BROTHER U R A WINNER
Ive seen a few of them sheaths and they are very nice. I bet they would last alot longer than my cordura ones. Im glad you liked the vid, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks Man! I'm glad you liked it. I always have a plan, then a back up plan to it. I dont think this shelter has ever been shown before to my knowledge on youtube. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you like the vids. Man, thats always good to hear when friends are inspired to get out into the woods again. Being out there should be nothing but fun. Thanks for watching my friend.
Man now thats awesome. I have had a ton of older knives that got broke or lost and never found replacements. Thats cool that you found one. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks brother! I'm glad you liked it. Everyone is used to my videos being long so I just kinda threw some other stuff in there with the knife talk. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks Brother! I'm glad you liked it. Thats a pretty comfy shelter set up too. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro! Everyone I went to school with openly carried knives and no one cared, not even the teachers. I was in high school from 82 to 85. This shelters only weak point against snakes would be the foot end. If you pull up and tie the end of the reflective blanket just like the sides, it would help big time. I do not use this shelter in hot weather when snakes and bugs are active, I use it in cool weather only. Thanks for watching my friend.
I agree man, no need for a high dollar tent. I used to always put an extra tarp over my tent when I went with the scouts. Thanks for watching my friend.
It is an awesome kit. I have used alot of stainless steel pans in the past but when I saw the copper coating on the bottom of that pan, I wondered if it worked any different. I noticed on quick cooking items like eggs, it really does spread the heat out more evenly when cooking over a wood fire. It is a fantastic kit for the price. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Yes, I agree 100%. Moisture in your breath does hurt . My problem is that the cattail has spoiled me. When I used to just use grass, I went very very slow at blowing it into flame and I did keep far away from it. When I started using cattail in it, I started getting a flame in less than 10 seconds every single time. I believe the cattail I picked still had rain condensate in it. Oh well, thats proves you should never be over confident, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
David, I know it's an older video...but I really love your ability to share stories from the past and also show some really cool skills. I really appreciate your talents and way that you teach. It's very down to earth. Thank you very much for sharing :) I always learn something and it inspires me to get out and try stuff
Thanks Dave! I'm happy you liked it and learn from me. I'm always just myself and tell it like it is! Thanks for watching
Thanks bro, Im glad I inspire others to do this type of stuff. Ive heard that deal with the moisture in the breath but its minor compared to using cattail with moisture in it. Theres a lesson to be learned by what I did. I used to be careful when I used only grass. I got used to using cattail and getting a flame in 10 seconds or less so I got sloppy and lazy. the cattail I picked earlier hadnt dried from 2 solid days of rain and I paid for using it. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Cool! this is a very very comfortable set up. Its great in mild weather and it makes your back feel great. I still use a hammock in hot weather to keep away from the bugs. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks Bro! I'm glad you liked it. It usually doesnt bother me too much but I hate it when I get a nice big coal then the tinder bundle sucks, lol. I have a lot of trouble with tinder bundles tho just because I'm so sloppy with making them, I really need to get back to making em better. I love flint n steel if I have char cloth. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! You hit it on the head of what I try to accomplish. I love to spread a little knowledge and put out a positive message. Folks need not be so serious and negative. Everyone could use a laugh and a smile. Thanks for watching.
Im glad you liked the shelter. Funny thing, the ember making part is the hard part for most, its the easiest part for me. Well, I can say this about the tinder bundle. I used to ALWAYS be careful when I just used grass. I started using cattail fluff and got very lazy and over confident. The cattail usually burst into flames in about 10 seconds no matter how you blew on it. The cattail I used that day was damp. That goes to prove any one can get lazy, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely brother! I never give up, or at least I might on one process but I like to get the end result. The bathtub floor is awesome because it reflects and retains body heat even without a blanket. The two small logs leaned against the tree really make a comfortable bed. I have had alot of years in the woods of finding out what works and what doesnt. I hate filming what doesnt work, Ha Ha. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Youre 100% correct. It was a slip up on my part. I was refering to the Ontario sawback military machete and it does have some kind of SP designation. I just cant remember the number. Im glad you liked the shelter, its a darn good sleeper. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks man! Yep, them carabiners hooked straight to the stakes are so much easier and faster than fooling with paracord. Nope, thats not a Kabar in this one. Its an Ontario SP53. It looks similar to a Kabar Cutlass but the SP53 is almost twice as thick. Im glad you liked the vid, Take care and thanks for watching!
I agree 100%. A kids first knife was something they remember forever and it was almost like a rite of passage. Thats just the way it was. And when kids dont own or have access to knives, how will they ever learn knife safety or responsibility. Very good points. Thanks for the comments and Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro, Im glad you liked it. That is one comfortable sleeping shelter. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thank you for this great video! I grew up in a knife friendly age too. (Sad to see where things have got.) And thanks for the bowdrill fire demonstration! I am Norwegian and friction fire wasn’t/isn’t really a thing here, but I’m trying to master that art now. Nice to know I’m not the only one who fails from time to time!
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Friction fire is a tough one to master but hang in there and practice and it will come natural to you one day.Thanks for watching
Thanks! Its always good to hear that I can teach and entertain. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you liked it. I prefer the 18 over the 22. The 22 kinda flops around on the belt more and seeme to vibrate too much when chopping. I'd say if I was in the jungle where there were lots of vines and tall grasses the 22 would be better, That saw back isnt that great. Its more of a chip maker for starting fire. You can drag it across wood and make some serious chips. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks brother. Yep, everyone had pocket knives back then. I think now you get kicked out of school for even a plastic knife. Im glad you liked the shelter, its a very comfortable bed indeed. Take care, Happy holidays back at ya and thanks for watching my friend.
thats cool on the tarp. Ive had several of them headlamps and luckily, none have broke. Small items get lost alot so I buy alot of cheap items like that at times. I keep the high dollar light in my pack.Thanks for watching my friend.
Yep, times have changed big time since we were in school. I was in middle school in the seventies and there were alot of knives there, even as early as the fourth grade. The shelter is a very comfortable sleep. thanks for watching my friend.
Im glad you like them. You have a good Christmas too and Thanks for watching my friend.
Love your stories while you practice and teach your bush-crafting skills. My Sunday morning ritual seems to become enjoying a few cups of coffee while watching your videos before heading out for a short hike. Thanks for what you do, inspires me.
Thanks bro! this isnt any type of really cold shelter but in cool weather, its a fantastic set up. the foam pad leaned on the two tied sticks is very very comfortable. I do love my machetes ! LOL. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Dave, you are so right about how times have changed!. I was born in '54, started first grade in 1960, graduated in '72. During that time it was not unusual for boys to bring their hunting rifles/ bows and arrows and even their hunting knives to school for show and tell! I showed up one day with my new 22 cal pellet rifle and another time with my new Buck General with the 7 inch blade! No big deal!
Boys walked around all the time with pocket knives and lighters in their pockets - no big deal!
Of course the region I grew up in had a lot to do with it - NW Pennsylvania - white tail deer country! There were many subsistence hunters/ fisherman at that time.
Its a shame my generation dropped the ball and didn't pass those skills onto the next generation. We've done them and the generations since, a grave disservice. That is why videos like yours are so important.
Keep up the great work and your honesty and integrity are very much appreciated!
Ah man, I bet it was even better during your time! I graduated High School in 1985 and pretty much all the trucks had deer rifles, turkey shotguns, knives and bows in them in open display. Yes, we have gone very wrong. Lots and lots of kids are growing up nowadays with no skills and living in a protective bubble. I wished it was different.
Love your shelter design... looks real practical . I was also pretty impressed with your fire starting skills... that was a great ember. It just shows how challenging damp material can be. Like that you're keeping it REAL. Much appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Its a fantastic rain shelter. I can get an ember most of the time but wind up fighting with damp tinder quite often. I left the failure in to show what really happens. LOL. Thanks for watching
Your humility and sense of humor are wonderful, I just found your channel and have really been enjoying watching your videos. You are very special!!!
Rebecca Wylie Thanks! Im glad you like the videos and what I do.
Thanks bro, the shelter is a very comfortable one to sleep in for sure. Yep, no big deal on the bow drill. I fail all the time on fire and its just a part of it. I have heard of alot of folks holding it up and blowing from underneath. I have gotten so lazy and spoiled with using cattail in the middle that it usually flames up in 10 seconds or less. Thats in fairly dry weather tho. Thanks for watching my friend.
Yep, we all do, some just dont admit it, ha ha. For me, I like the same wood for the spindle and the hearthboard on a bowdrill. Round here, willow on willow is the best. My other choices are Basswood, Bow Elder, Cotton wood or Silver Maple. I know theres others but, those five seem to work the best. Thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely Brother! You have to have a plan B with fire. Especially when the conditions are damp. Failure is quite easy then. Yes, I do make and carry char cloth. I have been trying to get charred wood shavings to work here lately since thats a trail renewable resource. You have to cut your shirt or do rag to make more char cloth on the trail if you run out. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro, I pretty sure that cattail had too much moisture in it but, I seem to have a bigger problem. I used to used straight grass, and I was careful with it. Ever since I started using cattail fluff in the center, it has worked so well that Ive started doing a very sloppy job of tinder bundles. I need to go back to doing a good job of it. Im glad I had the ferro rod, lol. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Yep, theres always a lesson to learn from when someone else makes mistakes or failures. I think its good to put them on video so folks have a realistic expectation of what could happen. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you like what I do. I figure theres a for real solution to any wilderness situation. This is a very cool shelter for rain. Ive had rain pouring down and still kept it out from under me. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. It is a super comfortable shelter. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im glad you liked it, That is one pretty easy shelter to build and its very very comfortable to sleep in. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Man I understand completely. Ive had blades in the past that lasted and worked great. I'd wear them out and then order another but it just wouldnt seem like the same quality. I guess if you think about it, theres no telling in what country or what factory a lot of blades are made in. Cool story, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks Denis! That is quite a simple shelter to set up and very very comfortable. I was very happy with the dust pile and ember. I wished the tinder bundle was just as good, Ha Ha. I havent heard that Olive Drab Dave in awhile. I still wish I would have chosen that for a channel name. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! I'm glad you like the designs I make. If you have a good long story you could make a video if you want to or just type it here. Ive had a few blades made out of old dump truck leaf springs and I know what you mean by weight. But the heavier they are, the better they chop sometimes. I love it when one item replaces two. Thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely brother, a hanging out vid it is! I love just going out and getting away from time to time and just doing my thing. I didnt actually have the knife that started it all to show so I just kinda hung out. I am glad I left in the failure. I feel like I know survival and fire making pretty well but yes, I do fail at it sometimes. Thats just a part of trying to use the materials that are out there. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro. That shelter is quite easy to set up and its a very very comfortable sleep. good to hear that this kinda stuff happens to everyone. I suppose that in everything we do in life no matter how much we do it, something can always go wrong. I had a Ferro Rod handy tho and thats a good reminder for me why I carry one always. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Good to hear from you John, I hope the foot gets better.The shelter is a very comfortable sleep. Im glad you say the same thing I have experienced, the ember is always fairly easy for me but, sometimes the tinder bundle works , and sometimes it doesnt I have used cedar bark before but normally the ole cattail is like gas. It rained a few days straight so I guess the cattail still had some moisture in it.Oh well, never failing means youre doing nothing.Take care and thanks for watching my friend
Thanks! Im glad you got alot out of the videos. I had a great time making em. I have plenty more plans for 2013. I hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas too. Thanks for watching my friend.
Very cool Rick, Happy Birthday brother! Im glad it was a good start to your day. This trip was a very relaxing get away for me. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad it helped you. Small coal piles are never good. I figure once you get an ember, go until you cant go anymore. the bigger the ember, the better the chance of fire. As you could see here, even a giant ember wont help if the tinder is damp. Thanks for watching my friend.
I'm glad you like the videos Kids do spend too much time indoors nowadays. As far as me being lost, I have been but never freaked out over it, I always find my way out. The only wild animals that bother me are packs of wild dogs and snakes in the wetlands. Probably the worse Ive ever had it was to run out of water and couldnt find any to boil or purify. Thats a really bad thing to have to go through. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thats is cool! You were in school the same time as me so we both have seen the changes from then to now. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
thanks! The shelter is a very comfortable one to sleep in. the ole bath tub set up keeps the rain and moisture out. 10OMg? Ha Ha, that kills me. Well, my brother actually didnt give me the knife, I just got to use it. He was in the 10th grade and I was in the 7th grade so I was around 12 years old. I loved that knife and just couldnt believe he had made it. He was a big influence in my learning to make stuff. Thanks for watching my friend.
Fun video-- love seeing you come alive in the woods--- I too remember making cool stuff in shop and in outdoor ed--- knives, black powder pistol, etc.... and carried a pocket knife everywhere
+Adventure IQ Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. Man them was the good ole days, probably never to return in this day and age. Thanks for watching!
Thanks bro. Well, normally with short puffs or long puffs, it doesnt matter with cattail. Using fluffed cattail almost always gives flame in 10 seconds or less. It had to be damp. As far as redoing this one in the same conditions, that would be hard to do because after the rain we had, I had no idea how much moisture was in the cattail fluff. Cool idea on the pipe, I use a PVC tube to carry my hand drill spindle . I'll have to show it some day. Thanks for watching my friend.
I have heard that a million times but have never tried it. They say its also a good way of not getting burnt. Most of the times when I use cattail, I get flames in about 10 seconds so I just blow from the top. It doesnt always work, lol. Thanks for watching man.
Hello Sara! Good to hear from you, it was great to be out in the woods and goofing off again. The shelter is quite simple to set up and its very very comfortable to sleep in. Its the onl shelter that helps a backache, lol. Yep, in real life I probably would have done another tinder bundle and tried again, I failed, while filming so, I ferro rodded it, ha ha. Oh well, that was real life. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too Sara, Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it bro. Im pretty sick now but hopefully I'll get better and get out and do that rope video Ive been promising everyone. You have a Merry Christmas and an awesome new year too brother. Thanks for watching my friend.
Only discovered your channel recently, I love it. im a Carolina boy way up here in Chicago and I miss the woods something fierce. Watching you has made me feel like im.almost out there myself. Thank you so much...
Thanks Larry1 Ah man, I bet you do miss it! I used to spend a lot of time in Greer and Easley S.C. and in Asheville N.C. and what a beautiful area! Take care brother!
So cool, I was born in Greer, spent most of my life there. Tickled to death that you answered my comment. No doubt if I can't be doing it myself, I can at least watch you doing the things I used to love to do so much. ( and will again soon too) lol..
You was born in Greer? How cool! Get out and camp n hike anytime you can brother
Reallybigmonkey1. Believe me...I am. Up here in the city, you actually have to do a little driving to get to a place where you can actually see trees. I'm so homesick you wouldn't believe. have a good day my brother...thanks for responding...Larry..
Thanks! I usually get called crazy, not cool. LOL. I hear ya on that SP50. All of Ontarios Gen 2 blades are hard to beat. Thanks for watching my friend.
Now that would be cool if it was the same knife. I havent seen or heard of any more like it. Mine had pearl handles and I think it had only two blades. It was between 2 and 3 inches long. Ive still got it put away somewhere. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.
Yep, just like my high school days. 82 to 85 coosa High school, lots of deer rifles in gun racks in trucks, knives in every ones pockets and kids of all ages dipped and chewed. My how things have changed. thanks for watching my friend.
I just really enjoy just stumbling on to one of your old videos bow drill, must be fun to look back such a record thanks
Thanks! This is an old one but I remember filming it like it was yesterday! Thanks for watching
Don't ever be sorry or disappointed. We like the fact that you show what really happens, and, if it was a survival situation you wouldn't give up and I bet you would have gotten that flame going. Great video and information once again!
Like they say, never ever give up! Thanks for watching my friend
How true, I also feel like its good to see and know that friction fire is never 100% dependable. Everyone fails from time to time whether its the tinder bundle or the coal making. I hope you never have to use it either, always carry a lighter, matches and a ferro rod. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks bro. I think that fire is called a lean to fire. I always just called it a half teepee fire. This is a very comfortable shelter. You might could block the doorway with your backpack and use it. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im not sure I understand what you are asking. The top part is a 8x10 camo tarp. The bottom part is a reflective all weather blanket. Thanks for watching my friend.
thanks bro! Yes, that shelter is a cool one, its a very very comfortable one too. I sometimes carry dryer lint and stuff it in my tinder bundles but, you cant always do that. I hate fooling with tinder bundles after a few days of rain. It fails alot. The cattail usually helps but I picked it in a shady spot. Oh well, thats life. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely brother, SP53 all the way. I love that blade. Its not very exciting about the blades that made me interested in knives but at the time and at my young age, those knives were amazing. Thanks for watching my friend.
Well, in this video, the fire was for food, not warmth. now, theres a huge difference of opinion on fires for warmth. I sometimes build shelters based on fires but, I do not like to depend on fire to stay warm. I hate smelling smoke all night and I hate having to wake up to feed a fire. I try to double wall or insulate my shelters with blankets. I also like to dress right and wrap up in a blanket Im designing two shelters for future vids that have a fire inside tho.Thanks for watching my friend
Just recently started watching your videos and then subscribed. Learning so much. Thanks, Lee of the U.K.
Thanks Lee! That's great to hear
Yep, that was the advice I was given when I first started filming by another youtuber. He said just be yourself and you'll do fine. It is fun but yes, it is a ton of work filming stuff like this. Theres so much to try and remember. I have heard from several folks that I do inspire them to get out and have fun. Just because they make it look rough on TV, theres no real reason to have it too tough in real life, LOL. Have fun and thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you like the videos. Its gotten kinda hard for me to even get time in the woods anymore but I feel like its a good thing to just get away from it all and have some peace and quiet. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks! Im glad you liked the vid. Tarps are noisy but I sleep like a log so the noise doesnt bother me. I love how it traps body heat tho. Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks man, always good to hear Im doing something right, LOL. I was given some good advice when I started. Just turn on the camera and be yourself. I guess its working and I dont plan on changing a thing. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
Absolutely, and my Dad always told me, "Son, if you aint screwing up, then you must not be doing anything" LOL. Failures in life teach us more than anything else. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
I'd have to say man you are without a doubt my favorite person to watch on UA-cam. There's something about your style and videos that make them addicting to watch. I've always been a about 1,000 subscribers behind you but man you're pulling away from me. Thanks for all the effort that you put into your videos, you're success and popularity is a direct result from the quality of your videos and yourself. Thanks and have a great day brother.
My first knife was a USAF survival knife given to me by my dad when I was 14 years old. I've still got it! I sympathize with your bow drill woes - here in the PNW we have trouble getting fires started all the time, because it's so wet out in the woods. Your experience here is a good reminder to bring multiple fire starting options. Thanks for the videos, please keep 'em coming.
Thats a dang good knife Jim. Ive heard of folks using them knives for years and years. Amazing how when conditions are damp the ember is easy but blowing it into a flame is tough. Always have a back up. Take care and Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave, I really enjoy your style, humour and skills. You have taught me a lot of stuff that I have applied to my own little adventures in the woods. Keep 'er lit as they say in these parts
Thanks! Im glad you like them. I just cut on the ole camera and just be myself. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.
I did mention a few stories in some earlier videos but havent done that in awhile. Thats a good idea but I have to figure out how to not make it boring. I'll put some thought into it. Thanks for watching my friend.
I wen to Elementary school from 76 to 81. I went to high school from 82 to 85. That entire time, we all had pocket knives that we carried and even had out using in front of teachers. It was no big deal back them because it was just a common carry item. Things are so different now. Thanks for watching my friend.
Really good shelter ideas here. Hey man, the up-close film of your bowdrill in the keyhole, was the best up close footage I have seen yet, so you can really learn and see what is going on down there in those holes lol. Great job man! I am loving like I said, always picking up ideas from your stuff, every single video I see.
Thanks Barry, I'm glad you liked the shelter and the close up. Watching an ember form can be very helpful in understanding how it should look as you create it. Great to hear youve learned a lot from me! Thanks for watching
I agree. It depresses me (Ha Ha) but it is good to show that everyone fails every now and then. Yes, even me. That shelter is quite easy to set up and with the reflective tarp on the bottom and sides, its quite warm. I sleep very good in it. The back rest is awesome. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.
great shelter! good bow drill ember! Good stories! You are always a joy to follow in the woods. Thank you for taking us along....Olive Drab Dave.... ;)
Have a great weekend,
Denis
Thanks bro, Im glad you liked it. No, I havent talked about that too much. I was pretty lucky because in the beginning, I never camped alone, I always had a few with me so noises were no big deal. By the time I started camping solo, Not only was I used to all the sounds but I also slept like a rock and heard nothing. What few times I couldnt sleep was because of bad beds or shelters. I was too angry to be scared then, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
Im glad you liked it. Im pretty sure that all the knife and weapon laws and rules got strict after 9 11.It was just part of the times. That shelter floor works great. Not only does that blanket keep rain out but it reflects and retains body heat which is a double use winner. I hear ya on the failures, I can get an ember almost every time if I bring the dry spindle and hearthboard from home but the natural tinder on the spot, fails more times than I care for it to.Thanks for watching my friend.