@@Lonewolfwildcamping I'd make sure to state to your people make sure its quality steel otherwise you'll be sharpening nonstop when talking about what kinda knives to get
This was my first time watching one of your videos and I just want to say that I do prefer your teaching style over many of your competitors/peers. Really low key and "approachable".
Absolutely agree. He answered a lot of small random questions I had that weren't important, but still good knowledge. Its also cool to see someone all tattooed and "alternative", rather than some dude in all camo with a john deere hat on haha 😁
I’m only 3 minutes in but this Nearly 47 minute video seems so full of information. Love it. Even just explaining the tarp, he explained everything you’d need to know and think about and why he did what he did. Love this
I am binge watching and enjoying your videos very much. I have “never” been camping a day in my life, but l do enjoy the process of it. I am living out my camping fantasies through your videos 🙂 thank you for taking us on your journeys.
Get out there and enjoy the woods. It doesn’t take much to get started with enough basic gear for an overnight or two night camp out at a quiet state park or something.
I would recommend several cotton handkerchiefs. Cheep and many many uses like wrapping sewing kit, water filtration, use as a washcloth, use a dark colored one as an emergency butt wipe. and so many more uses. Of course also blowing of the nose.
For a beginner I’d recommend only a few things to get Started as you don’t know wether you’ll like it or not. A knife, clipper or bic lighter, some cord and a cheap water proof tarp. (all can be found on Amazon but make sure you read the reviews obviously) Dw about mess tins and the like as you don’t want to spend to much on gear for the first night as watching a video of someone experienced and actually doing it urself are completely different so just bring ready to eat food with you. hope this helps. Watch the whole video tho obviously dude knows his stuff Edit. make sure you do ur first night in summer as-well you’ll enjoy it way more but pack a coat for the early morning as it can get quite nippy
Yeah, that's some very solid advice there. Also, for a first timer, I'd recommend bringing a buddy. Can help a lot to have a friend around the first time you go out.
If you’re human than you’ll like bushcraft. Amazon reviews are faked a lot so that’s unreliable. Bushcraft is pretty simple and for some of us lucky ones our parents and/or grandparents taught us the rudimentary skills.
Canvas and wool blanket = pay off between fire safe and weight.. Love the way you make your own stuff, use whats at hand and not just another sales person pretending to be a bush/wilderness trainer..
I've always been impressed with how perfectly proportionate your gear load is. As I've made the transition from, primarily "survivalist" to "bushcrafter", it's been harder than expected, but well worth not sleeping with the bugs. I always enjoy videos, where you break things down, I know it really helps me make informed decisions much easier. Thanks for the video, stay safe out there and God bless!
Appreciate this video. You should start a bushcraft school your a great teacher in the art of bushcrafting. I always learn a lot from your video's. Thanks brother for taking the time to share your expertise with us.
The little pruning saws work well also. I love my Bahco Laplander. I also recommend a large silky saw. Safe firelighting pracice in the back yard is great fun.
A good and cheap alternative for europeans are EKA saw's, cheaper and lighter than Bahco and Silky, and has replaceable blades too. Comes with three blades (metal/wood/bone)
Thank you for your video.👍 What is allways do for firestarting is mix cottonball and vaseline. A few sparks and it burns. It is very hot and burns longer. And i use a little round small container to put vaseline in. And take that along. When nothing else works then you can use vaseline to make small wet wood burning. What do have in your medical kit ?
I cracked up when you put the wok in the pack like a helmet. ✨ Tactical Wok ✨ Multi purpose. But yes i second everyone else saying you should start a bushcrafting class. I would 100% watch. I get pretty bored when most people try to explain. You're straight, to the point, and make great suggestions. You have a wonderful teachers air about you. Thank you for this video.
Good information especially for beginners Jeremy! Remember the 5-Cs: Cutting Tools (fixed blade knife/folding saw), Combustion Device (ferro rod), Cover (tarp/sleep), Container (single wall metal bottle), Cordage (#550-cord)
At last! This is an informative video that does what it says on the tin, and NOT a shameless advertisement for 'sponsors'. Thank you and well done! Yes, I've subscribed.
Absolutely loved this video!! I’m a homeschool mom and each month we have a different theme for life skills. This month the theme is bushcraft and I LOVE the jute twine ideas!! My son is getting into more fire responsibility and he’s going to love this!! Also carrying a candle, definitely adding that to our packs.
Great video. A few months ago I camped under a tarp and had 'daddy long-leg' spiders crawling over my face while I slept. So one simple thing I've added for tarp camping is some kind of bug net, which can be as simple as a headnet.
that's like my problem, as well... i live in upstate ny, the heartland of lyme disease -carrying ticks... i LOVE the idea of a tarp shelter, but i think i'm going to have to stick with a tent... : (
Hey a novice friend of mine mentioned this vid as being easy to take in and I’d say it is decently done and thought out. As long as the 5 c’s of survivability are met you’ll have a good range of gear. Also it’s unnecessary to buy dollar store or high end grade equipment. The more you know the less you carry ~MK
Salute @Longwolf 902 from the USA 🇺🇸 I enjoy watching your videos I find them very informative and I always leaves with something new or a better way of doing things. 🤙🏾
As for starting out, agree on the axes part. I'm not sure about general availability of morakniv in the US, but highly recommend the kansbol or similar as they're not expensive but can take a huge beating. You can split wood with it no problem, just sharpen it afterwards and you're good to go. Also, I'd say that one knife is no knife. Always carry two, a good idea is to once again use a morakniv like the eldris which is small enough to wear around your neck like a necklace, also comes stock with a fire steel. Just tuck it inside your shirt and pull the chord, you want it tight.
Great video! It’s a refreshing change to watch a bushcraft channel that doesn’t make you feel like you’re not actually a bushcrafter if you don’t have a $$$$$ Granfors Bruk (spelling!) hatchet/axe! This doesn’t have to be expensive, and I thank you for making that clear! Keep up the good work, and may God bless!
Great knowledge shared...and I'll keep it going with my 2 children..I'm teaching them life skills... 🐠 Ing..trapping.. shelters..and last but not least...Love for our country... including respect for our Serving and Fallen soldiers and all branches of first responders...We The People!!!
This is by far one of the best Busch craft beginner videos I have seen and definitely sold on being a subscriber. I was tired of watching "What's in my bag videos" with nothing to show for it besides over priced gear. But this guy knows what he has and knows what he wants out of the things he owns.
That was one hell of a tutorial for beginning bushcraft. You should Have something like this for your grand prize it would help somebody like me who's just now getting into it. Once again thank you for taking the time to educate those of us who appreciate it.... TomNAnita
I tried this once when I was younger. At night I was cold and I didn't sleep. The fleas chewed on me all night! However, you demonstrate well just how little you NEED. Sometimes the best is not expensive. This concept applies to travel too! After some trial and error you find what works. Check out a Dry Wall Hammer! Part hatchet part hammer. A $13 14 inch Machete does multi-duty. If you can get a good one, a small stainless steel bucket hauls water and cooks food etc. Thanks for the vids! If nothing else it's a wonderful thought experiment!
Really like you using natural materials. It enhances the experience by making us more connected to nature and improves rustic skills which helps make us pro at outdoors.
I made the leave stuff sleeping pad after watching this. After a few uses, I think it is my favorite piece of kit. I can fill it with leaves and sit on it next to the fire, tote a bunch of small twigs for my fire, sleep on it. It is just awesome. Thanks for the tips.
Love the canvas+wool sleeping system! Seems a lot easier to pack and maintain than actual sleepingbags. I think I'm going to adopt that idea! As for knives, axes and saws. I got myself a hefty knife and a small swiss army knife, which I love, as you can use the reamer/awl and mini saw to also bore small holes (up to 10 mm) in wood. I do like the chisel set, tho I've been using a small compact gouge (pfeil gouge), very small and very durable and feels very nice in the hand. I kinda do like that you have a roll of different types of chisels. I might make a roll for my set at some point, but for know my chisels just stay at home at the shop haha. As for a saw, I just bring a (cheapish) off-brand pocketboy-style folding saw that I got at my local hardware store. Love it and I think it's a lot easier to work with than those bow saws (foldable or not), but that's just personal preference. Something else I do love to have with me is just a roll of regular aluminium foil. There's very many great uses for that when outdoors and it's also very cheap and lightweight. Great to make a small oven, heat reflector (on the other side of the fire, up against a windblocker if you make one for your fire), food preparation, sharpening, cleaning, or even removing some rust from tools if there's ever a need, which there SHOULDN'T, but yeah, ya never know). Pretty much what you'd also use the steel wool for I guess, but it has a few more uses. Oh and almost forgot, I love the cooking system you got there, a kettle and a wok even. But I honestly, just bring a steel single walled canteen that I can put in the fire most of the time. and either stake my meat, or just find a flat stone to put in the fire to cook on top and if I can't find those, use the aluminium foil.
I love the idea making items instead buying. Instead ricing brands telling how to this how to that is the real deal, most people thinks ferro rods and feathersticks but knowing the area what to eat what to avoid etc. are real skills in my opinion
You do good work, brother. Thoroughly informative. Always taking me to school. Plus, I constantly run into bushcraft vernacular on your vids that I was completely unaware of. Much obliged 🙏👊
Jeremy, as an old-timer been around a lot I would like to congratulate you on the most excellent excellent bushcrafting video. Thank you! Stay warm stay healthy stay safe
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favourites....and this video really confirms this...I enjoyed your honesty and openess about high end branded items...but also your practical sense on teaching your children basic life skills that I do believe have been lost in today's society..just wondering what are your thoughts about assembling a basic med kit to bring from beginners..although I do know this can be a very personal item list that should be studied well before going out on any outdoor adventure...wishing you more power and success moving forward....greetings from Vancouver BC...stay safe and healthy during these times...God bless...you and family.... Dan
All the beginner gear you laid out, that's fitting in that pack? Also, a list of the gear would be great! Outstanding video, thank you! Getting that tarp soon!
WOW! As a retired Survival Instructor that still peruses UA-cam videos on the subject, I really enjoyed your video. This video is very well done. There is so many videos that drone on about Bushcraft that very few stand out. What makes your videos stand out is your explanations as to why you choose your gear. Viewers may not agree with your choice, but at least they can bounce their choices off of a well thought out alternative. The other thing that makes this a great video is that you are well spoken. Not a lot of "Ummm", "Uhhhh", or stupid sayings like "Know what I mean?" The distractions are not there so it's easy to follow. The waxed bed roll is brilliant. Had not seen that before and makes perfect sense. I would have added the fact that if you stuff the bed roll with lots of duff and leaves, it will in fact raise you off the ground insulating you AND keeping you up off the ground.
J'ai fait beaucoup de camping avec mes parents, puis seul dès 14 ans et j'approuve ta demarche simple et efficace. Le but c'est de profiter de la nature, pas de s'encombrer de gadgets inutiles et cher. L'esprit pratique est plus important que tout... Merci
Great vid and a very good message. Your gear doesn't have to be the best of most expensive, it just needs to be taken care of and last for a good while. That being said, investing in decent quality gear ends up to be cheaper in the long run as it lasts longer. I have Spyderco's and an Essee 4 & 5 that I bought cause I could and I wanted them, but I hardly use them. My go too knives are my Cold Steel Kudu and SR1 for folders and my SRK (SK5 steel) and Schrade SCHF26 for fixed blades as they are near indestructible. I've taken a lot of flack and sarcastic comments from knife steel and gear snobs on bushcrafting weekends due to my choices, but I don't really care. My gear and knives are tested and I know I could stake my life on them and that's what's important. A lot of these guys will pull out fat rope sticks and fancy fire starters while I use waxed jute or vaseline and cotton pads and mine work as well and often better than theirs. Too many bushcrafters on UA-cam will use pricey gear from Pathfinder and other retailers and that often puts off beginners as they don't have the ability to pay that much for gear. You did great to show how you can really kit yourself out well without breaking bank.
Great video! Really useful information, just a random question, I've been watching quite a lot of bushcraft/camping videos lately and I don't think I've seen magnetic sheaths being used. Wouldn't that be really useful? Like the sheath on your belt, if it had some magnetic strips sewn into it in a way that the magnets don't directly touch the knife, it would still be as accessible as it is now but more secure/less prone to falling out. Just wondering if I'm missing some obvious reason for magnetic sheaths being so rarely used.
I've actually never thought of using magnets for that tbh! Generally sheaths just fit snugly and use friction to keep the knife inside, most of the time (part of) the handle also goes inside to make that even better. I've yet to have any knife just fall out.
I'm glad to see someone else thought of the painters drop cloth trick. I found it's easily by far the cheapest durable "fabric" money can buy. You can actually dye it relatively easy with dollar store RIT dye, just a small disclaimer though that the colours might not come out properly dark because of the waterproofing treatment done at the factory to the drop cloth.
I'm really enjoying all your videos. Appreciate that you "TALK" to us about what you doing. Watched others videos and don't understand what going on because they silent. First of yours was the one where you built a suspended, covered bed, and covered fire with wind block. So excited I saved it and had my hubby watch it, too. He thinks I'm funny because we both 77 and will Shelter In if and when TSHTF. But we did build GHB's for our vehicles, so I believe if we more than a day away from home we will need to know how to Make Camp for the night. We used to camp back in the Olden Days, in fact, we started our marriage honeymoon by a camping trip around The Loop in Washington State. Borrowed his Dad's pickup and my Dad's tent and all their other gear we needed. Oh yeah, and took our 3 little boys with us, too. My 1 and his 2. What great memories! We need to take some things out of our GHB's and add some things I've learned from you. Thank you for your Service to our Country and for all your training in Videos. Love seeing your boy/young man with you and how close you are! Happy New Year to you and yours!
This is THE BEST, MOST THOROUGH, Getting Started video I have ever watched. It was truly enjoyable and educational.. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I Love your channel.
Just like a butcher would sharpen his best knife until the end, watching something you cherish getting worn out and old, although it perfectly does the job, makes you proud.
I also carry steel wool, (fine) not only can you keep the rust at bay, it can also be used to start fire, hit it with sparks from your fire steel believe it or not it is very flammable when it catches blow on it, you'll get flame very easy. It also catches if you touch it with the + and - of a 9 volt battery.
Excellent. Thank you for taking the time to introduce all the items. Like the emphasis on useful and cheap. Not fancy, not branded whatever - it just has to work. 👍
Brother, that was the absolute best introduction to bushcraft I have ever seen (and I’ve been out in the woods and on lakes since I was just little). Thanks for keeping it real in the 902 with your Paul Mason vibe. Now I’m off to binge on all your other videos!
First time watching your channel and I have to say, I really appreciate the emphasis on things not needing to be expensive. A lot of people on youtube get all their gear sent to them for free and they're showing us that we need a 400$ backpack. Just subbed, keep it up man
Most Excellent Presentation, … many years of observing/reading about “BASICS” … i thoroughly enjoyed ALL of this video. (It was long but I played at 1.25X speed 🫣🤣)
Appreciate this to the fullest. Been camping my entire life but just getting into bush craft and it’s obviously a different avenue but using similar skill sets. This is great for getting an idea of what I need to distinguish the two and develop more BC skills. Thanks brother.
Opening your video, I thought that it will be the same as hundreds existing on youtube. But after canvas tarp and pack I appreciated the quality of ideas, thank you!
The painters cloth is affordable and can be used for shelter making, bed roll cover, stuff sacks etc. I have treated mine with Olympic water guard (non tinted, clear, linseed oil based) works very well. Thanks for the video, a little bushcraft knowledge is good for all, weather you are an overnight fisherman or hiker.
Lots of very good, useful ideas. My only gripe is with the olive oil for tools. Olive oil goes rancid in wood or fabric. It's a great idea to have oil and one that I definitely overlooked for my pack, but I like boiled linseed, butcher block or just hoppes gun oil. Thanks for taking the time to share some info. Well done.
I'm thinking to try bush crafting ! Your video was very informative and helpfull. Thanx man for explaining the basics.I hope I will survive my first bushcrafting,,😆
I switched from expensive 'hiking boots' to 'work boots' many years ago and never turned back. I agree on a sturdy knife but that can be a budget Hultafors GK. Buy a budget folding saw if you think you need a saw. Get a messtin from the army surplus or just take an old small cookpot from the kitchen. Get a lighter and a firesteel. Wear fleece instead of wool but have some cotton or canvas overcoat if you want to sit close to the fire. Don't cook where you sleep. Buy a 3 x 3 meter plastic construction tarp you can get at any hardware shop. Don't put your tarp setup with the back end 90 degrees against the wind but try 45 degrees or less. The wind blowing over the top will curl inside blowing all smoke and sparks inside if you use 90 degrees so let the side block the wind and you'll have an airflow before your shelter instead of in it. I did like the video but for a beginner wanting to try out bushcraft it's already very expensive.
Thank you from a fellow Nova Scotian! I didn't know I was interested in bushcraft until I watched this! I love the idea of creating my own things. First item is that spice kit!
Canvas tarp now available, here is the link m.pomoly.com/Canvas-Wolf-Den-Tarp-10x10-ft-for-Solo-Bushcraft-and-Camping-Lonewolf-902-p1554925.html
That's a good price too. I see it's a blended material - still good around the fire?
Yes excellent around fire and a great price
@@Lonewolfwildcamping I'd make sure to state to your people make sure its quality steel otherwise you'll be sharpening nonstop when talking about what kinda knives to get
Why isn't this tarp available anymore?
This was my first time watching one of your videos and I just want to say that I do prefer your teaching style over many of your competitors/peers. Really low key and "approachable".
Thank you very much.
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Somehow he manages to get people excited about starting a bushcraft adventure. Simple and down to earth. It shows he knows what he is talking about.
Nothing better than being outdoors 👍😄
"If you do not know how to light fire with a fire steel ... do not go outdoors" I lost it. Great video Lonewolf.
Thanks 🔥😁
@@Lonewolfwildcamping I love that too! 👍🏿 😁 🔥 🌿🏕️
I like how you stress the importance of having kit that is versatile and can do multiple jobs. That wok would be a useful helmet in a hailstorm :)
Thank you, multifunction use items rock 👍😄
So easy to cook and not lose any food over the edges 😁🤙
personally i find the better you are at bushcraft the more multipurpose items you have.
@@Lonewolfwildcamping could you share a link for the wok?
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Wow! Thank you! Your video is refreshingly different than a typical "what's in my backpack" video. Very informative and very helpful.
Very happy you liked it
Love the video
Absolutely agree. He answered a lot of small random questions I had that weren't important, but still good knowledge. Its also cool to see someone all tattooed and "alternative", rather than some dude in all camo with a john deere hat on haha 😁
I’m only 3 minutes in but this Nearly 47 minute video seems so full of information. Love it. Even just explaining the tarp, he explained everything you’d need to know and think about and why he did what he did. Love this
I always bring stormproof matches and a bic lighter when I go out. I have my flint abd my ferro rod of course but you always want backups.
Awsome 👍🔥
I am binge watching and enjoying your videos very much. I have “never” been camping a day in my life, but l do enjoy the process of it. I am living out my camping fantasies through your videos 🙂 thank you for taking us on your journeys.
Thanks alot for enjoying
Thank you so much for enjoying
Get out there and enjoy the woods. It doesn’t take much to get started with enough basic gear for an overnight or two night camp out at a quiet state park or something.
Good info! Thanks for your time!
I would recommend several cotton handkerchiefs. Cheep and many many uses like wrapping sewing kit, water filtration, use as a washcloth, use a dark colored one as an emergency butt wipe. and so many more uses. Of course also blowing of the nose.
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Yer man wicked tips.
Emergency butt wipe comes in handy........... from experience
For a beginner I’d recommend only a few things to get Started as you don’t know wether you’ll like it or not. A knife, clipper or bic lighter, some cord and a cheap water proof tarp. (all can be found on Amazon but make sure you read the reviews obviously) Dw about mess tins and the like as you don’t want to spend to much on gear for the first night as watching a video of someone experienced and actually doing it urself are completely different so just bring ready to eat food with you. hope this helps. Watch the whole video tho obviously dude knows his stuff
Edit. make sure you do ur first night in summer as-well you’ll enjoy it way more but pack a coat for the early morning as it can get quite nippy
Yeah, that's some very solid advice there. Also, for a first timer, I'd recommend bringing a buddy. Can help a lot to have a friend around the first time you go out.
If you’re human than you’ll like bushcraft. Amazon reviews are faked a lot so that’s unreliable. Bushcraft is pretty simple and for some of us lucky ones our parents and/or grandparents taught us the rudimentary skills.
Agreed
Canvas and wool blanket = pay off between fire safe and weight.. Love the way you make your own stuff, use whats at hand and not just another sales person pretending to be a bush/wilderness trainer..
Thanks alot
I've always been impressed with how perfectly proportionate your gear load is. As I've made the transition from, primarily "survivalist" to "bushcrafter", it's been harder than expected, but well worth not sleeping with the bugs. I always enjoy videos, where you break things down, I know it really helps me make informed decisions much easier. Thanks for the video, stay safe out there and God bless!
There are so many different ways to approach bushcraft and all are very interesting
Don't sleep with the bugs, cook and eat the bugs.
Appreciate this video. You should start a bushcraft school your a great teacher in the art of bushcrafting. I always learn a lot from your video's. Thanks brother for taking the time to share your expertise with us.
Thank you veru much
I second that!
I'm a old Marine n a life long out doorsman your video is the best I've seen. Thanks...
Thank you
The little pruning saws work well also. I love my Bahco Laplander. I also recommend a large silky saw. Safe firelighting pracice in the back yard is great fun.
A good and cheap alternative for europeans are EKA saw's, cheaper and lighter than Bahco and Silky, and has replaceable blades too. Comes with three blades (metal/wood/bone)
Thank you for your video.👍
What is allways do for firestarting is mix cottonball and vaseline. A few sparks and it burns. It is very hot and burns longer. And i use a little round small container to put vaseline in. And take that along. When nothing else works then you can use vaseline to make small wet wood burning.
What do have in your medical kit ?
I appreciate that you emphasize the functionality but also mention the aesthetics of the items you use.
Thank you 😊
I cracked up when you put the wok in the pack like a helmet.
✨ Tactical Wok ✨
Multi purpose.
But yes i second everyone else saying you should start a bushcrafting class. I would 100% watch. I get pretty bored when most people try to explain. You're straight, to the point, and make great suggestions. You have a wonderful teachers air about you. Thank you for this video.
Thank you, I appreciate it 😁🏕👍
Good information especially for beginners Jeremy!
Remember the 5-Cs:
Cutting Tools (fixed blade knife/folding saw), Combustion Device (ferro rod), Cover (tarp/sleep), Container (single wall metal bottle), Cordage (#550-cord)
Thank you 🤙😄
At last! This is an informative video that does what it says on the tin, and NOT a shameless advertisement for 'sponsors'. Thank you and well done! Yes, I've subscribed.
Absolutely loved this video!! I’m a homeschool mom and each month we have a different theme for life skills. This month the theme is bushcraft and I LOVE the jute twine ideas!! My son is getting into more fire responsibility and he’s going to love this!! Also carrying a candle, definitely adding that to our packs.
Thank you, really glad it was helpful for you
another tip is to bring a tampon. it’s made of cotton and it can be used for lighting a fire, filter water or cleaning up any cuts or wounds
Great video. A few months ago I camped under a tarp and had 'daddy long-leg' spiders crawling over my face while I slept. So one simple thing I've added for tarp camping is some kind of bug net, which can be as simple as a headnet.
that's like my problem, as well... i live in upstate ny, the heartland of lyme disease -carrying ticks... i LOVE the idea of a tarp shelter, but i think i'm going to have to stick with a tent... : (
Bushcraft is the Craft of fashioning everything you need in the Bush. A good knife and hatchet and the world is yours.
Hey a novice friend of mine mentioned this vid as being easy to take in and I’d say it is decently done and thought out. As long as the 5 c’s of survivability are met you’ll have a good range of gear. Also it’s unnecessary to buy dollar store or high end grade equipment. The more you know the less you carry ~MK
Thank you for enjoying 🤙
Salute @Longwolf 902 from the USA 🇺🇸 I enjoy watching your videos I find them very informative and I always leaves with something new or a better way of doing things. 🤙🏾
Love the simplicity and honesty - rock on :)
Thanks so much I appreciate it alot
As for starting out, agree on the axes part. I'm not sure about general availability of morakniv in the US, but highly recommend the kansbol or similar as they're not expensive but can take a huge beating. You can split wood with it no problem, just sharpen it afterwards and you're good to go.
Also, I'd say that one knife is no knife. Always carry two, a good idea is to once again use a morakniv like the eldris which is small enough to wear around your neck like a necklace, also comes stock with a fire steel. Just tuck it inside your shirt and pull the chord, you want it tight.
Great video! It’s a refreshing change to watch a bushcraft channel that doesn’t make you feel like you’re not actually a bushcrafter if you don’t have a $$$$$ Granfors Bruk (spelling!) hatchet/axe! This doesn’t have to be expensive, and I thank you for making that clear! Keep up the good work, and may God bless!
I agree, the high dollar items with fancy names are just that... fancy names 👍
Great video...my fave gear is stuff I buy at thrift shops or make myself..
When I buy new stuff I usually don't use it..keep up the great work
Great knowledge shared...and I'll keep it going with my 2 children..I'm teaching them life skills... 🐠 Ing..trapping.. shelters..and last but not least...Love for our country... including respect for our Serving and Fallen soldiers and all branches of first responders...We The People!!!
This is by far one of the best Busch craft beginner videos I have seen and definitely sold on being a subscriber. I was tired of watching "What's in my bag videos" with nothing to show for it besides over priced gear. But this guy knows what he has and knows what he wants out of the things he owns.
Thank you, im glad you enjoyed the video and the information
This is the first time I subscribed to a bushcraft channel. And you started a fire in a single take. No fumbling around. ❤
Absolutely, thank you
That was one hell of a tutorial for beginning bushcraft. You should Have something like this for your grand prize it would help somebody like me who's just now getting into it. Once again thank you for taking the time to educate those of us who appreciate it....
TomNAnita
Thank you very much and I'm really happy the video helped you
Now getting into it? Lol it’s not some trend silly doll. It is a skill set. You don’t “get into it” you learn it.
@@1stcSOLDIER lol ... relax man ... your going to die at that stress level
@@1stcSOLDIER I bet this guy has never left his bedroom lol
I tried this once when I was younger. At night I was cold and I didn't sleep. The fleas chewed on me all night!
However, you demonstrate well just how little you NEED. Sometimes the best is not expensive. This concept applies to travel too! After some trial and error you find what works.
Check out a Dry Wall Hammer! Part hatchet part hammer. A $13 14 inch Machete does multi-duty. If you can get a good one, a small stainless steel bucket hauls water and cooks food etc.
Thanks for the vids! If nothing else it's a wonderful thought experiment!
Well done. Good personal approach with durable and versatile gear.
Thank you
Really like you using natural materials. It enhances the experience by making us more connected to nature and improves rustic skills which helps make us pro at outdoors.
Long as you have the 10 Cs then you're basically set. It's then all about price point...
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It is the 5 c’s of survivability. Beyond that is pure luxury :D
I made the leave stuff sleeping pad after watching this. After a few uses, I think it is my favorite piece of kit. I can fill it with leaves and sit on it next to the fire, tote a bunch of small twigs for my fire, sleep on it. It is just awesome. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for lots of important information this video is just what I need so I can start bush crafting safely- awesome 🤩
Thank you very much
You can heat rocks in the coals/fire, drop one or two in the wooden cup full of water and you can get the temp up to a boil
Very well detailed and personalized video! Very long but intruiging!
Thanks alot
You are one undeniable advantage of this tarp does not make noise like synthetic counterparts.
Love the canvas+wool sleeping system! Seems a lot easier to pack and maintain than actual sleepingbags. I think I'm going to adopt that idea! As for knives, axes and saws. I got myself a hefty knife and a small swiss army knife, which I love, as you can use the reamer/awl and mini saw to also bore small holes (up to 10 mm) in wood. I do like the chisel set, tho I've been using a small compact gouge (pfeil gouge), very small and very durable and feels very nice in the hand. I kinda do like that you have a roll of different types of chisels. I might make a roll for my set at some point, but for know my chisels just stay at home at the shop haha. As for a saw, I just bring a (cheapish) off-brand pocketboy-style folding saw that I got at my local hardware store. Love it and I think it's a lot easier to work with than those bow saws (foldable or not), but that's just personal preference.
Something else I do love to have with me is just a roll of regular aluminium foil. There's very many great uses for that when outdoors and it's also very cheap and lightweight. Great to make a small oven, heat reflector (on the other side of the fire, up against a windblocker if you make one for your fire), food preparation, sharpening, cleaning, or even removing some rust from tools if there's ever a need, which there SHOULDN'T, but yeah, ya never know). Pretty much what you'd also use the steel wool for I guess, but it has a few more uses.
Oh and almost forgot, I love the cooking system you got there, a kettle and a wok even. But I honestly, just bring a steel single walled canteen that I can put in the fire most of the time. and either stake my meat, or just find a flat stone to put in the fire to cook on top and if I can't find those, use the aluminium foil.
I love the idea making items instead buying. Instead ricing brands telling how to this how to that is the real deal, most people thinks ferro rods and feathersticks but knowing the area what to eat what to avoid etc. are real skills in my opinion
You do good work, brother. Thoroughly informative. Always taking me to school. Plus, I constantly run into bushcraft vernacular on your vids that I was completely unaware of. Much obliged 🙏👊
Thanks alot. Always nice to help others
Jeremy, as an old-timer been around a lot I would like to congratulate you on the most excellent excellent bushcrafting video. Thank you! Stay warm stay healthy stay safe
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favourites....and this video really confirms this...I enjoyed your honesty and openess about high end branded items...but also your practical sense on teaching your children basic life skills that I do believe have been lost in today's society..just wondering what are your thoughts about assembling a basic med kit to bring from beginners..although I do know this can be a very personal item list that should be studied well before going out on any outdoor adventure...wishing you more power and success moving forward....greetings from Vancouver BC...stay safe and healthy during these times...God bless...you and family.... Dan
Thank you very much. Im very happy to hear you enjoy the channel so much. I may do a medical video soon in the future
'fun and satisfying' fantastic words to describe what bushcrafting should be.
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All the beginner gear you laid out, that's fitting in that pack? Also, a list of the gear would be great! Outstanding video, thank you! Getting that tarp soon!
Yes all of the gear i laid out fits inside the pack
WOW! As a retired Survival Instructor that still peruses UA-cam videos on the subject, I really enjoyed your video. This video is very well done.
There is so many videos that drone on about Bushcraft that very few stand out. What makes your videos stand out is your explanations as to why you choose your gear. Viewers may not agree with your choice, but at least they can bounce their choices off of a well thought out alternative.
The other thing that makes this a great video is that you are well spoken. Not a lot of "Ummm", "Uhhhh", or stupid sayings like "Know what I mean?" The distractions are not there so it's easy to follow.
The waxed bed roll is brilliant. Had not seen that before and makes perfect sense. I would have added the fact that if you stuff the bed roll with lots of duff and leaves, it will in fact raise you off the ground insulating you AND keeping you up off the ground.
20 bucks says he's from canada with those "oots" 😂😂
Oot and aboot up here eh🇨🇦😄
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J'ai fait beaucoup de camping avec mes parents, puis seul dès 14 ans et j'approuve ta demarche simple et efficace. Le but c'est de profiter de la nature, pas de s'encombrer de gadgets inutiles et cher. L'esprit pratique est plus important que tout... Merci
Great vid and a very good message. Your gear doesn't have to be the best of most expensive, it just needs to be taken care of and last for a good while.
That being said, investing in decent quality gear ends up to be cheaper in the long run as it lasts longer.
I have Spyderco's and an Essee 4 & 5 that I bought cause I could and I wanted them, but I hardly use them.
My go too knives are my Cold Steel Kudu and SR1 for folders and my SRK (SK5 steel) and Schrade SCHF26 for fixed blades as they are near indestructible.
I've taken a lot of flack and sarcastic comments from knife steel and gear snobs on bushcrafting weekends due to my choices, but I don't really care. My gear and knives are tested and I know I could stake my life on them and that's what's important.
A lot of these guys will pull out fat rope sticks and fancy fire starters while I use waxed jute or vaseline and cotton pads and mine work as well and often better than theirs.
Too many bushcrafters on UA-cam will use pricey gear from Pathfinder and other retailers and that often puts off beginners as they don't have the ability to pay that much for gear.
You did great to show how you can really kit yourself out well without breaking bank.
Bushcrafting at its core has nothing to do with gear , but instead enjoying nature. 🌲😁
I like the way you think... definitely one of the best channels for bushcraft on the tube. Thanks for sharing your wisdom honed knowledge.
Having trouble finding your canvas Shelter cloth
Not available in canvas
This video is full of so many good hidden tips... throw gravel in the pot to clean it out? I never heard that one! Thanks boss...
Thanks for enjoying
Great video! Really useful information, just a random question, I've been watching quite a lot of bushcraft/camping videos lately and I don't think I've seen magnetic sheaths being used. Wouldn't that be really useful? Like the sheath on your belt, if it had some magnetic strips sewn into it in a way that the magnets don't directly touch the knife, it would still be as accessible as it is now but more secure/less prone to falling out. Just wondering if I'm missing some obvious reason for magnetic sheaths being so rarely used.
Thank you, not a bad suggestion with the magnets but a good quality sheath is really difficult to drop a knife from
I've actually never thought of using magnets for that tbh!
Generally sheaths just fit snugly and use friction to keep the knife inside, most of the time (part of) the handle also goes inside to make that even better. I've yet to have any knife just fall out.
I'd recommend that you also add a " I.F.A.K."
(Individual First Aid Kit) !
Especially when you have any items that can make you bleed.
Dude, you checked all the boxes for my questions. Thanks for this honest vid!
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Thank you very much and I'm happy to help
I'm glad to see someone else thought of the painters drop cloth trick. I found it's easily by far the cheapest durable "fabric" money can buy. You can actually dye it relatively easy with dollar store RIT dye, just a small disclaimer though that the colours might not come out properly dark because of the waterproofing treatment done at the factory to the drop cloth.
Where can I find a link to the canvas tarp? I can only seem to find the 300D
m.pomoly.com/Canvas-Wolf-Den-Tarp-10x10-ft-for-Solo-Bushcraft-and-Camping-Lonewolf-902-p1554925.html
@@Lonewolfwildcamping Nice, I’ve been waiting on that. Thanks
Here it is 🤙🤩
Thank you thank you for your help, advice and consideration. Sometimes we need the simple advice to get started. I appreciate all your help.
No worries, im glad I could help
I need an escape from society, thank you.
I'm really enjoying all your videos. Appreciate that you "TALK" to us about what you doing. Watched others videos and don't understand what going on because they silent. First of yours was the one where you built a suspended, covered bed, and covered fire with wind block. So excited I saved it and had my hubby watch it, too. He thinks I'm funny because we both 77 and will Shelter In if and when TSHTF. But we did build GHB's for our vehicles, so I believe if we more than a day away from home we will need to know how to Make Camp for the night. We used to camp back in the Olden Days, in fact, we started our marriage honeymoon by a camping trip around The Loop in Washington State. Borrowed his Dad's pickup and my Dad's tent and all their other gear we needed. Oh yeah, and took our 3 little boys with us, too. My 1 and his 2. What great memories! We need to take some things out of our GHB's and add some things I've learned from you. Thank you for your Service to our Country and for all your training in Videos. Love seeing your boy/young man with you and how close you are! Happy New Year to you and yours!
and if you have the skills you can bushcraft with just an axe or knife alone
I agree
@@Lonewolfwildcamping of course it will be very Darwinian to not bring first aid alongside too
Underrated comment. Not only should you ALWAYS carry a first aid/ifak but you NEED to know how to use it!
This is THE BEST, MOST THOROUGH, Getting Started video I have ever watched. It was truly enjoyable and educational.. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I Love your channel.
U from Canada
Yes 🤙🇨🇦🍁
Just like a butcher would sharpen his best knife until the end, watching something you cherish getting worn out and old, although it perfectly does the job, makes you proud.
Absolutely 😊🤙
I carry a BIC lighter
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Now I want to do this craft I love making things and this is the first Time I've heard of Bush crafting it's so cool...
Love it. 😊👍 As you say a lot, you can find most gear really cheap, but there is one thing you should not buy cheap. Your choice of foot wear.
I also carry steel wool, (fine) not only can you keep the rust at bay, it can also be used to start fire, hit it with sparks from your fire steel believe it or not it is very flammable when it catches blow on it, you'll get flame very easy. It also catches if you touch it with the + and - of a 9 volt battery.
Excellent item
Thank you for always trying to get folks to make their own equipment and tools
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This is the Best video on Bushcrafting i've seen so far..
Thanks 😊
Excellent. Thank you for taking the time to introduce all the items. Like the emphasis on useful and cheap. Not fancy, not branded whatever - it just has to work. 👍
Thank you, whatever works is the best option
Brother, that was the absolute best introduction to bushcraft I have ever seen (and I’ve been out in the woods and on lakes since I was just little). Thanks for keeping it real in the 902 with your Paul Mason vibe. Now I’m off to binge on all your other videos!
Thank you, im glad the video was both helpful and enjoyable
I'll continue watching this later. It's very good so far.
First time watching your channel and I have to say, I really appreciate the emphasis on things not needing to be expensive. A lot of people on youtube get all their gear sent to them for free and they're showing us that we need a 400$ backpack. Just subbed, keep it up man
this is the best bush prep video I've ever watched.. thanks!
Thanks for enjoying
Most Excellent Presentation, … many years of observing/reading about “BASICS” … i thoroughly enjoyed ALL of this video. (It was long but I played at 1.25X speed 🫣🤣)
Always always always PACK A LIGHTER if you can. Everyone is a master bushcrafter until they injure their hand.
I love it if something does go wrong on on your 3 day trip you’ll survive and good month or 2 but add a fishing rod and your completely Golden aye
10c are not singular items, just a reminder/recognition point to start. Ex. Combustion: Lighter, Ferro Rod, Matches. ONE "C", THREE items.
Appreciate this to the fullest. Been camping my entire life but just getting into bush craft and it’s obviously a different avenue but using similar skill sets. This is great for getting an idea of what I need to distinguish the two and develop more BC skills. Thanks brother.
Thank you, the bushcraft side of things is always a fun way to work with less and enjoy more 👍
Love the bed roll!!!! im searching for a new sleep system so this gave me a lot of ideas!
They are very useful
Opening your video, I thought that it will be the same as hundreds existing on youtube.
But after canvas tarp and pack I appreciated the quality of ideas, thank you!
The painters cloth is affordable and can be used for shelter making, bed roll cover, stuff sacks etc.
I have treated mine with Olympic water guard (non tinted, clear, linseed oil based) works very well.
Thanks for the video, a little bushcraft knowledge is good for all, weather you are an overnight fisherman or hiker.
Such a universal item. Thanks for enjoying
Lots of very good, useful ideas. My only gripe is with the olive oil for tools. Olive oil goes rancid in wood or fabric. It's a great idea to have oil and one that I definitely overlooked for my pack, but I like boiled linseed, butcher block or just hoppes gun oil. Thanks for taking the time to share some info. Well done.
For the pants , I would use a similar pant BUT i would like it to have 4-6 pockets , it would be VERY useful that way.
Awsome 🤙
Very helpful video. The shopping list grows!
Boreal 21 looks perfect. I can leave my bow saw at home.
Glad you enjoyed , the boreal 21 is an excellent choice
I'm thinking to try bush crafting ! Your video was very informative and helpfull. Thanx man for explaining the basics.I hope I will survive my first bushcrafting,,😆
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A lighter is always good for fire lighting those other options are great when the shtf or you just want to have fun
I switched from expensive 'hiking boots' to 'work boots' many years ago and never turned back. I agree on a sturdy knife but that can be a budget Hultafors GK. Buy a budget folding saw if you think you need a saw. Get a messtin from the army surplus or just take an old small cookpot from the kitchen. Get a lighter and a firesteel. Wear fleece instead of wool but have some cotton or canvas overcoat if you want to sit close to the fire. Don't cook where you sleep. Buy a 3 x 3 meter plastic construction tarp you can get at any hardware shop. Don't put your tarp setup with the back end 90 degrees against the wind but try 45 degrees or less. The wind blowing over the top will curl inside blowing all smoke and sparks inside if you use 90 degrees so let the side block the wind and you'll have an airflow before your shelter instead of in it. I did like the video but for a beginner wanting to try out bushcraft it's already very expensive.
Excellent video!! You should also let people know that sparks from a ferro rod will also ignite char-cloth.
Thank you, char cloth is awsome and I use it in many of my videos
Thank you from a fellow Nova Scotian! I didn't know I was interested in bushcraft until I watched this! I love the idea of creating my own things. First item is that spice kit!
Thanks alot, really glad to hear you enjoyed it
A tarp that big, you can bring that frame closer to the edges, lash a cross-beam to it and guy the tip out, creating an awning
A lot of tasty food for thought for a casual backpacker. Thanks man, really appreciate it.
How informative. Loved everything about this video. Can't wait to learn more. Thank you!!