FlatHead's Frame, An Awesome Bushcraft Shelter Frame
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- I show in this video, an all around awesome frame as a basis for a Bushcraft or possibly a survival shelter. It can be modified and outfitted several different ways but is basically a very strong no cordage frame made with only a machete and a saw. I did not invent or design this frame. It was dreamed up , designed and created by one of my mentors who is only know as Flat Head Ed. All the credit goes to him.
This guy is so positive and upbeat! He is constantly chuckling or giggling about every little thing and it is infectious. It is an excellent attribute for an educator.
Thanks!
This is a cool shelter,never seen one like it. Glad to see you back making vids again.
You are one of the most upbeat and positive dudes I've ever seen, I like your attitude. Carry-on !!!
Always great to hear that Michael and I'm happy you like the way I do things! Thanks for watching brother.
Dave you put over ways of doing camps with good humour and expertise. Personally I listen to you over all the other bush craft video makers. May I also say, you have taught me well how the craft can be done well and cheap. So thank you.
Thank you Kathleen, I'm glad you like what all I do so much. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more!
Of all the shelters I have seen on UA-cam, your Flathead shelter is just about my favorite. You must have had some of the best mentors. I really like this shelter because it is long term. You explain everything so well that a rookie can understand it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much! Yes, I had the best mentors anyone could ever want! Thanks for watching
Great idea for a basic shelter. Enjoyed watching you build it. I can see where it would be pretty warm with a fire and all that reflective material. Thanks for taking the time to teach me the ropes on this one.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Man this thing really excels with a fire when that reflective lining is used. Thanks for watching
My friend u just keep talking that makes your video cool my daughter loves watching them with me 🇵🇹🇨🇦
Thats good then Tony, because I love to talk and talk and talk! LOL. Thanks for watching Y'all
I used to work where I had access to muletape. No one else wanted it so I have several hundred feet of it. Goodness, I use it for everything. Great stuff. I'm not a master on knots, so the knots I know work for me. Thanks for all your work with the videos that help all of us live better in the outdoors.
Frank Hornberger Thats pretty cool Frank, Muletape can be hard to find so youre lucky. I actually only know basic knots myself. No reason to use em all. Theres too many to learn. I'm glad you like the videos and Thanks for watching
That is a fantastic shelter. You are correct when you say that boy scouts would really like building it. They would have tons of fun. As far as the video being long, who cares when it made as interesting as you have made it. Watched the whole thing and enjoyed every bit of it. Take care and stay safe.
TexasPrepper Tom Thanks Tom, I'm glad you liked it so much. Yes, Scouts and pretty much all young uns love doing stuff like this. It makes the outdoor experience become fun. Thanks for watching Tom
That's a really great shelter, watched it for the third time. Wish I'd had this when I was a Scoutmaster, the boys would have really liked it, but that was 30 years ago. I'm 70 years old now & don't get to do any camping anymore. Thanks for doing these Videos, I really enjoy them. :)
Thanks Roy, I'm glad you liked it. It is too bad you didnt know about this one. Scouts LOVE messing with this kinda stuff! Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one Roy.
That is a really neat shelter. Thanks for showing the set up for it.
dalton vickers Thank you Dalton, Im glad you liked it and Im always happy to share.
That is by far the best, easiest, functional shelter i have seen. I cant wait to show my boyfriend this video so we can go out and try it this weekend. I love it!
Thanks, Paula
Nohemi Saynes Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and wanna try it. If your boyfriend loves chopping or carving this will be a super fun shelter. And remember, you can outfit the inside or cover the outside in many many different ways. Dream up what options you can. Good luck and Thanks for watching Paula.
Dave, love your attention to detail, the bubble wrap, and how down to earth you are....could (and often have) watch/listen to vid after vid. A veritable Fun In The Woods marathon....thanks for all your tips and projects!
Aminarose Ayeam Thanks, I'm glad yo like the videos and how I do things.
David, as always, another entertaining, informative, humorous and fantastic video. Thank you for posting.
radikewl70 Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it and Im always happy to post
Lots of respect for not only your skills and knowledge, but for your upbeat, can-do, friendly attitude as well. Great tips, and like probably everybody else, I'm grateful to you for sharing them with us. Thanks a lot!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and how I do things. Thanks for watching
Don't know if you still check old videos but I'm glad I found them. Christ Bless
Oh yes, even comments on old videos show up. Thanks for watching and may Christs blessings be on you too!
Dave, I have been watching your videos for years, and you always to a great job, with very helpful info. Bless you for time and effort that you put in to your videos and to your son for his hard work also !! You really have taught me many things through the years......
Thanks Jules! I'm glad you like what all Nick and I do and we always happy to share. Thanks for
watching
That's a nice idea for a semi-perm. shelter. It gives me some more to add to my shelter mods. Thanks for another great video Dave.
+shadomane Im glad you liked it, this is an awesome frame for any semi permanent shelter winter or summer. Thanks for watching my friend
I think my boys (10 &13) would love this. Every year we come up with a new “fort” for the back yard, I’m going to surprise them this spring with the best one yet thanks to you!
That sounds great Roni! Yes, they will love this!
Turned out to be quite a sturdy shelter. And yes I love your long videos. You show just what it takes to make your stuff. Thanks so much for sharing. Take care.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. If the notches are cut right and that center pole is pounded in the ground, you just wouldnt believe how sturdy this is. Take care and Thanks for watching Lady B
That's one hell of an ingenious shelter frame!
Thanks Simon!
Great video and great shelter too. It was so neat seeing it come together. I could almost smell a campfire. Keep posting and I'll keep watching.
I'm glad you liked it Scott. This one was a lot of fun to show and even more fun to sleep in! Thanks for watching
This would work well with bamboo as well I think. Thanks for the idea Ed.
Ive never tried bamboo but it might just work.
you are one of the more entertaining guys doing these bushcraft videos. As a novice outdoorsman, I appreciate your teaching and educational videos a lot. Thanks
+D Hero Thank you my friend! I'm glad you like what I do so much. Thanks for watching
I was so happy to see this in my UA-cam sub feed this morning! I missed seeing your videos. Way to come back STRONG with a great shelter tutorial!
Ben Crowe Im glad I made your day and you liked it so much. Thanks for watching Ben!
I've got to say I'm a regular viewer of your video shows. I've never commented before but I have to let you know how much I enjoy your shows. Thanks Pat
+Pat Maher Thanks Pat, Im glad you like them all. Lots more are in the works. Thanks for watching
Hi I really like the shelter along with with the one called the tarp hut. I've been trying to get together a camping outfit to try out at least in the back yard for now . The other day we were downtown and I went into our local thrift store and found a wool blanket for $4, you can't beat that and its in good shape. At the end of the month we are going north up to Northeast Ohio to visit family and friends . There is a really big thrift store up there by my brother's home so we are going there and I will look around in there for stuff I have been collecting something from there but I just keep looking for the good stuff . I really appreciate all that you are doing to show your skills in camping and bushcrafting I have to tin cans sitting on my dresser and I'm trying to figure out how to make A stove out of them . Once again thank you very much.
Thomas Bishop Sounds awesome man, its hard to beat thrift store, I love em. Almost all of my homemade cookware and pots have started life at a thrift store. You find amazing stuff them. Good luck with your trip to the big store!
Thomas Bishop Are you talking about Glen's Surplus? Great store!
I go away for a couple of months and my favourite UA-cam adventurer has new videos up for me to enjoy. Best way to relax and have fun. Thanks mate. Quality and quantity. You the man
Matt Lilly Thanks Matt and welcome back. Ill try and have plenty more for ya the next time you hop on youtube. Take care and Thanks for watching
Good to see you again! And to see another great project for the woods. Wish I could give you a whole bunch of thumbs up for all the tips, tricks, hints, ideas in this one. Thank you for sharing.
Oldtimer Lee Always good to be back on here and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Lee
You say you talk too much, I say, no you don't. I appreciate the detail in your videos and the way you share the information. Awesome videos and I enjoy watching and learning from you with the seemingly never-ending, inspiring ideas you come up with. Brilliant stuff. Thank you.
Thank you my friend! I love giving as many details as possible. Thanks for watching
Reallybigmonkey1 bigmonkey you got it good. I would like that hand saw. Love your voice keep talking 😮😘💕✨🎥🍷cheers.
Just got a little bored early in the morning, so I decided to refresh my memory and get a little entertainment.... I've only watched this video about 4 times.. It's one of my favorites, ...Clark
An excellent shelter , well thought out and tied together , well done .
+wnchillbilly1 Thank you my friend! Im glad you liked it.
The more I see Flatheads ideas, the more I'm impressed with him. You were fortunate to have him in your life. You have taken his ideas to the next level.
That's great to hear Richard. Flathead was truly an amazing person. He enriched my life greatly.
Thank you for taking the time to show everyone how to and passing on the tent formula.
You are very welcome my friend!
Another awesome shelter tutorial. You have a very good way to explain things, I really enjoy these videos. Making these videos so long and detailed helps me to remember better. I really appreciate your channel and your teachings Dave. Great work!
-Jacko
MuddyTigerOutdoors Thanks, I'm glad you liked the shelter and all ths vids brother
Dave I am becoming a big fan. That shelter is C O O L . Thanks Keep up the good work.
Thank you my friend! Lots more to come
Yes I love this tent design you came up with...I've watched it a couple time now and I learn from it every time I watch it.
Thanks Danny!
Yes that is really cool. Thank you for taking the time to do all that so we all can learn the basics of making a shelter.
k you my friend, I'm glad you liked it and Im always happy to share
Dave , that is a really awesome shelter. I like it quite a bit, Also like your bungies for the ALICE pack. Thanks!
Thanks Karl, I'm glad you liked em both. Thanks for watching
I really enjoyed this. You were lucky to have the flathead fella as a mentor.
I’m getting some of that mule tape and a HFT moving blanket.
Don’t know if I’ll ever need all the stuff I have in my truck but I’ll have it just in case.
Please keep making these videos. I’m originally from southeast MO but left America
and moved to Massachusetts. You videos remind me of a better life.
Thank you, ken hughes
I'm happy you liked it Ken! Oh yes, I was very lucky to have him as a mentor. Not only did he teach me about the outdoors but he also taught me how to enjoy life! Thanks for watching
Great video Dave love it, I think me and my son will make this one. I may put it in the back yard so the wife can have some thing to fuss about lol, thanks again see you in the next one.
chris bumgardner Sounds awesome bro! LOL, My next door neighbors think Im nuts whenever I set up weird stuff like this in my backyard. Have fun with it bro.
I always do Dave I`m looking forward too your next video take care my friend.
What an awesome surprise at the end of a crazy night!
Thanks for the video
S.F. Outdoors Club Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it.
this channel is quickly becoming my favorite- so much to learn and try for myself! Last time I got to do anything like this was in the Scouts... Thank you for your inspiring videos, Cheers!
Surviving in Northern Ontario
Thank you my friend! I'm glad you like my channel so much. I figure just because one outgrows scouts you dont have to outgrow fun! Thanks for watching
Great video, Dave. I’ve learned so much from watching your videos over the years. Thank you.
I'm glad you liked it Rick and that's fantastic to hear that Brother!
VERY cool....love the frame set up
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it.
Professor Dave... Outstanding base camp construction... Gracias amigo.,,
Carlos Sepulveda LOL, I'm glad you liked it Carlos. Take care brother.
I missed seeing your handsome face. I love that you keep things in the video even when they don't always work out because it shows the real reality of being outdoors. Your skills are amazing and you are a wonderful teacher because you show all the steps and explain the rational for using them. This is an awesome shelter with a cool design.
joyfuldenay Thanks! I always try and keep the screw ups in the vid if thats the way it happens. I want folks to see that things honestly dont always go right no matter who you. Im happy you like the shelter and the way I do things, Thanks for watching my friend.
great video.... me and my kids actually sat through and watched the entire thing without ever getting bored... that doesnt happen very often with long "educational" videos... im trying to teach my kids survival and this was a great video to start with... we will definitely have to check out some more ... thank you
Melissa Hildreth Thank you Melissa, Im glad you all liked it. Its always good to hear that it wasnt boring and even better that kids watch! I love for kids to learn all about the outdoors. Plenty more videos just like this one here. Take care and Thanks for watching.
Awesome video as usual, so glad you uploaded a video been waiting for it. Have to say you sir are my favorite youtuber period. Thanks again for your hard work putting these videos together.
peacekeeperz81 Thank you my friend, I'm glad you liked it so much. Im always happy to share.
Great video! I really like this shelter idea and will be building one soon. Thanks Dave for keeping up with your channel. God bless
+NEPA Bushcraft Thanks ! I'm glad you liked it so much. Give it a try and cover it or outfit it any way thats suits you. Thanks for watching.
That's a fun shelter. I'm hooked on hammocks under tarps. The bugs, snakes and rain can have that ground.
Bobby Harper Im glad you liked it Bobby, I own and use four different hammock myself. I NEVER sleep on the ground in the summertime
Very cool shelter. I learned a lot from this video. Traveling light and making more with less is a good idea. Thanks!
+Timotheus157 Thanks , I'm glad you liked it. Yep, pretty much all you have to have for this un is a machete or axe and a saw and natural provides the rest. Thanks for watching.
What a great video. Thanks.
ManicheanWarrior Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.
A real pleasure to watch this video.It brought back good memories of my army days out in the bush. In those days 1970`s,it was a luxury to have string.Stay Loose. BB
I'm happy you liked it my friend
Hey Dave! Excellent structure. The tarp set up addressed two common complaints about tarp camping and that's wind and seepage. The second tarp provides a good workspace. I can also see it being the framework for one hell of a debris shelter. Just fill in the gaps with branches and what not, then pile on the leaves. I like your sleeping kit too. Bubble wrap? that's what I use because I can't afford the hi tek sleeping pads. For a ground lay, those plastic drop cloths painters use are cheap, durable, and keep the ground moisture away. The only other suggestion I would have is that you don't need a reflective back stop in the shelter. Why I say that is, if you have that front porch tarp going your fire is going to be off to either side and not in front. Also you just cleared some room for a camp buddy and still have room for gear. Either or, it's a cozy space that can be comfortable for one or two people.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. You have the right ideas, this thing can be outfitted any way you want. Covered in man made materials or as a debris shelter. Its a super strong frame! Thanks for watching
YOU ARE A TRUE EXPERIENCE .........YOUR VIDEOS ARE NOT JUST INFORMATIONAL BUT A REAL TREAT TO WATCH......I HAVE WATCHED ALL OF THEM MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT...YOUR A GAG....IN A GOOD WAY DAVE...ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW ONE...KEEP THEM COMING....MY BEST ....DEB
+Deb Bloompott Thanks Deb, I'm glad you like all the vids and the way I do things. Lots more to come! Thanks for watching.
Dave I think this is one of the coolest shelters you've made. I love the camera in the tree when you started the video. (I'm going to borrow that one) I hope our mosquito's aren't that bad this year like they were last year. I have a few shelters I want to try. last year you couldn't spend 2 mins in the woods. take care brother. p.s. check out the women's make up section at Walmart. I found a small tin with Vaseline a little bigger then a half dollar. that is my fire starter kit now. we have way to much natural tinder's in our are area. but I do think a small backup is necessary. enough of me rambling. talk later
+yoopersurvival Thanks Jim, I'm glad you liked it. This is probably the most verastile frame of them all. It can be outfitted for hot, cold wet or snowy weather. The skeeters are horrible here every summer but not worse than usual last year. Good tip on that small container, I love having a back up kit. Thanks for watching.
David, you are energy in motion..You are MR. WEBSTER of KNOWLEDGE! Love your video. I guess for an old man like me (78) it might be easier to go with a 7 X 7 tent (purchase for $20.00) with a tarp as a rain fly.. So looking forward to trying camping one more time....Love watching your videos to try and get some new ideas.. you are so innovative... God Bless...
+William Confer Thanks William! I guess youre right about the ole tent, if the energy level is just a touch low thats a good way of camping. I use this shelter simply for the joy of crafting in the woods. This aint by no means a way of saving energy, LOL. Be good, have fun and camp as often as you can. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too William.
Awesome shelter Dave. Great design and love the step by step instruction. Your skill with the knives are pretty impressive too.
Larry Pham Thanks Larry, I'm glad you liked it. Ive been chopping with knives and machetes for years, bout time I got good. LOL.
You never cease to amaze. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Faith! And Thanks for watching
Just wanna say Dave, this by far is one of my favorites! I've watched it numerous times and in fact it may have been the first one I saw that drew me to your channel for more : )It's been awhile since you've posted any new ones but I get that life keeps us busy. I hope you find time for more videos, long or short I think I can speak for all of us, they are all informative and humorous to say the least. Love your videos!!
+Bob Castillon Thanks Bob, I'm glad you like it so much. This is one of my favorite frames for shelters and probably the most fun to build. Im trying to keep up with the videos but it can be tough to. Im uploading a new one tonight so stay tuned and Thanks for watching.
High level bush crafting. Never seen anything like it. Big thumbs up.
Thank you Thomas!
Wow.. that's a freakin COOL shelter!!
Thanks for the video. Hope you didn't get to wet and slept well my friend.
Eat Carbs Thanks Brother Mark! It is a fun one to sleep in and even more fun to build and try out different covers and options. One year I built a small table inside one. LOL. It only sprinkled , never rained hard and I slept good. Thanks for watching bro.
Rock on.. I need to get out and try building a shelter and sleeping in it. =D
Eat Carbs its the most fun you can have outdoors man.
Now that is definitely a different type of a shelter. I enjoyed the entire video. Thanks for sharing.
MrOldclunker Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I try my best to show different never before seen shelters when I can
We get a lot of Canadian and American visitors to Ireland with a huge variation in accents, but you Sir have the most fantastic accent I have ever heard, it adds flavour to your excellent instructional videos, but there again I'd hazard a guess that you would have a good smile at my thick Irish-Dublin accent, great videos, great ideas and also not one bit boring or geeky thanks to your presentation !
+Phil Bebbington Thats cool Phil! I have whats called an Appalachian accent. About half my family line have Irish roots which is cool too. I love hearing accents from all over the world. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend!
Excellent, I play some traditional USA mountain music on my Autoharp, good linking up with you " cousin " LOL
Awesome, Dave. Love your vids and check your channel every evening to see if there's something new. You're inspiring to so many people.
Connie Flohr Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Connie. It always makes me feel great to know I inspire others to get out, have fun and live life.
omgoodness what a nice surprise! and you just uploaded it. Thank you
EXCELLENT job. I love this one tons. That Mule Tape is extraordinary. I moved an upright piano for a friend. Secured it to the bed of m6 truck. A friend scoffed at it. I grabbed a hold of the piano n rocked it. The truck moved right with it. Terrific build. I’m 65 n never seen this. I’m enlightened. Thanks ………. Big Tony
Thanks Big Tony! I'm glad you liked it! Muletape is some fantastic stuff! Thanks for watching
love yr saw sheath I just made 3mm army paracord belt crocheted and bag to go on it next I will tackle a knife sheath you have inspired me thank you
Thanks Annette and your sheath sounds very cool! Good luck with it!
As usual a very good educational video Dave, really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work and I will wait for the next.
Thank you Thomas! I'm happy you liked it. I have another good how to video coming out Wed.
Great shelter set up, your so right, usually when it rains the water will soak into the ground and wick inward a good foot atleast, you have to realize that when placing your sleeping area. Well done Dave, and always a pleasure to watch your vids man.
Kullcraven Bushcraft How very true bro, the more ground you can keep dry around you, the better off you are. Im glad you liked it and Thanks for watching Brother.
Excellent vid on this shelter. I feel I could build one without having much trouble. Thanks for all the time and effort you place into these for us.
Great to hear that Damian! Build one when you can my friend
Hi Dave, your the Nicola Tesla of bushcrafting hands down. Another great shelter an very entertaining as always.
LOL “Hi, what are you doing up in a tree?!” 😂. This is a barrel of fun; much more entertaining [and informative] than any Hollywood movie. 🍿 👏🏻
Lol, sometimes I do strange things. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching my friend!
Well Done! I hate shooting in the rain, but we have to deal with it all the time. Got it all put together just in time! That was cool!
Dennis Petersen Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Dennis. Rain always makes filming a lot tougher.
another amazing shelter... Definitely perfect for long term bushcrafting ...Gonna try this out ASAP!!!
Sounds great and I'm glad you liked it. Get out there and start chopping notching n carving when you can. Thanks for watching
I ain't gonna lie to you, brother - that is quite some work to build that shelter! But it is awesome! Long term camping or survival... looks fantastic. Also, I might add, you make it look real simple, I bet it would take me a day and more to build that lol seriously now, looks good... that mentor of yours sure knew his way around bushcraft for sure. Thanks for sharing and keep safe out there, brother)) by the way, loved the porch!
David I gotta say I like the mods you do to your equipment. Like you always say try to make things easier not harder great video brother Cheers from Canada.
Thanks Eric, I'm glad you like the way I do things. Absolutely brother, make things easier. Thanks for watching
What else can I say, this is my 4th time watching this man LOL.
That's awesome Barry!
Fantastic shelter and video!!
+outdoorbushcraftable Thanks! Im glad you liked it my friend
Thanks for another great video and awesome shelter! I would love to see what kind of shelter you could come up with out here in the Central Oregon high desert.
Central Oregon Desert Explorers Thanks, I'm glad you liked it bro. When you say "High Desert" that might just be a tough one for me. I am used to building shelters in or near lots of trees. Me and flat treeless land dont get along. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
We have lots of trees! Of course they're all juniper and hard to build a shelter with. You keep making great videos and I'll keep watching!
Central Oregon Desert Explorers Trees are a must have!
Hi David, I realize this video is 8 years old, that's about the time I first started watching Fun in the Woods- and loving it. I lost touch for quite a while and now, this morning, I finally found the channel again. I love it so much I could watch the videos all day long. I'm even going to or at least planning to buy a small piece of property to be able to go out and try some of this. Thanks and hugs for all the videos, time, and effort in teaching us. This is so much appreciated. (and loved). Talk again soon after I catch up on some videos.
Great hearing from you Victoria, and thanks for coming back and taking a look!
Hi David! Great to see you friend! I have been waiting to see the "Flat Head" shelter construction! Definitely a good way for kids to work on their wood cutting/shelter building skills(Adults, too LOL). Lots of good tips in this video. Nobody puts effort into shelters like this anymore. Refreshing to see this. Worth the wait. Thank you for taking time to film and thanks for sharing. Cool mod on that sheath. Take care brother. :)
boggycreekbeast Good hearing from you brother. Oh yes, this is a fantastic way of spending time woodcrafting and spending quality time with a machete. Did that sound weird? LOL. Im glad you liked the shelter and sheath. Thanks for watching my Bushcraft Brother.
Reallybigmonkey1 HaHaHa! Might be weird sounding if you're Jason Voorhees. That said, I'm sure you could handle yourself with one if the need arose. The shelter is awesome! Love it! David, in your next video you should tell all your new subscibers about your mentors. They may have missed that video. Keep on keeping on my Bushcraft Brother. :)
boggycreekbeast Good idea bro, I really do need to mention them guys again. A lot of folks havent heard the story
Great shelter, a real sense of achievement when built, for adults kids alike, the low price of materials to make a secure shelter is a bonus and includes an airy porch. Remember wrist and thumb thickness diameter poles, as ever fun to watch and encouraged to do, thank you Dave.
Mark T Thank you Mark, I'm glad you liked it. It is fun to build and a really great father son project. Kids love this kinda stuff and it give Dear ole Dad a chance to teach machete or axe skills and safety. Take care, have fun and Thanks for watching.
I really like to learn about simple but effective wood joinery for bush craft so this was an especially fine video! I learned a whole lot...as is usual with your work. What was missing: you did all that effort and didn't show us how you would actually enjoy it for a day or so in the woods. Seeing the inside of the shelter by miner's oil lamp or Coleman collapsible light would have been great. I can imagine warming the inside a bit more with hot rocks if the right rocks could be found. That center plug is a fine idea that has been used by architects from time to time back through history. This is great video to simulate thinking!
Well a lot of people ask why I don't show night shots or sleeping. Honestly, I film what I have to on the build then when that's done? The camera goes off and Im done with the filming. I like down time when sleeping or eating. Having the camera on and filming kinda takes all the fun out of relaxing because its like work. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Another excellent video. Love your ideas and inventions
Dr. Ron Goldstein Thanks Dr. Ron, I'm glad you liked it.
brilliant!! your so damn adorable. you must know that. I love your skills!! gives me great ideas. I want to see a campfire.
Those heavy duty space blankets are great. I really like the hooded version of the space blanket.
+MaveRick Prepper They are pretty awesome. I have three of the regular Grabber blankets but none yet with the hoods. Thanks for watching
Dave I really enjoyed this video. I was at first hesitant because of the length but you had a lot of things to cover. It's also enjoyable to hear a voice that speaks the same WNC mountain talk that I'm used to (lol). I've watched several of your videos and will watch more of them It's just too bad that I'm to old to do the things you teach but I do enjoy watching and learning. Keep up the good work. PS I'm from Asheville NC but live in Florida now. I retired from the Asheville unit of the NCNG in 1993. Thanks again for filming this.
Thanks Robert! I'm glad you liked it and gave it a chance. The long length videos have probably hurt my channel from growing but most that give them a chance like em. I think from Georgia up through North Carolina we all share whats deemed an Appalachian accent. Take care and thanks for watching
Fabulous, really enjoyed watching and listening to your Souther accent. Carol from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Thank you Carol, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and greetings back at ya from Georgia in the U.S.A.
That's a pretty cool shelter, David; a teepee with a porch. :)
I have to say, that's a neat structural design that if done with good wood. It would last indefinitely. Thanks for being a bit of a conservationist by looking for already dead wood. You're right, it doesn't make sense to chop the green stuff down for a video.
I bet when you are setting up the initial poles and top piece, you could start with just three poles instead of four, to make it easier on you.
Also, another name for that aluminumized blanket is "casualty blanket". I got a Rothco one for $13
Oh, and I'm one of the people that likes the long videos....we get to see more of your process and sometimes the trial and error.
Thanks Chris, I'm glad you liked it. I learned a long time a go theres no reason to be chopping down live trees just for videos. Now, if Im actually going to leave a shelter up for a few months? Then it may be ok. That or an actual survival situation which I hope Im never in! Take care and Thanks for watching
Hello from Prince Edward Island Canada. Nice vid man. You crack me up with your sense of humor. You really dig this stuff
+Brent Eamer Thanks Brent , Im glad you liked it. Greetings from Georgia and Thanks for watching
I stuck it out and am with you up to the end. Last thing you said was I got's to get this inside. Yep talk about timing. I do love the long video's . But shot in hi-res it must take for ever to process after editing. But thanks for taking the time to do it.
John
Thanks for watching it all John. Oh yes, the editing and processing seem to take forever!
Hollyweird can't compete with videos like this one. Good job man.
Thanks Paul!
Very nice David! Cool and good construction. Thanks for the video my friend!
Waldhandwerk Thanks Sepp, I'm glad you liked it my Bushcraft Brother. Take care and Thanks for watching
Another elaborate cool shelter, dry and comfortable. Thanks
Ollie Berry Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Ollie.
David,many of us can't sleep on the ground or even on a cot.I sleep on a hammock which works just fine.Any tips for hammock camping? Love your videos.
Your videos are great and they make me happy.
jjstep87 Thank you, I'm glad you like em so much
Oh, thank God! Where do we sign up to pay for you to do weekly videos? I feel like its 1982 and Hallmark is giving a commercial free presentation of Wizard Of Oz. I called three people to let them know you have a new video up. Awesome video as always, my friend!
Jamie Hitt Thanks Jamie, I'm glad you liked it so much you wanna pay! LOL. I do wish I had more time to make em. I will continue to make em as often as I can. Thanks for watching brother
DeTrop EMHB 2nd Sounds great!
Excellent video! I like observing nature, discover and relax...
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Entertaining as hell. Good video. Reality show in the making. Wonder if you thought about rotating the 9x11 tarp 90 degrees and pulled it over as a diamond shape.
I need better training
Bob Egan Thanks Bob, I'm glad you liked it. Yes, I bet you could pull it over diamond style. I think tho, it would work better if it was an 11X11 instead of the 9X11 I had here. Thanks for watching my friend
Cool shelter Glad to see you making videos again. I am from the south too love ur accent dude. Flat Head would be honored to be remembered. Till next time. Thanks for taking the time.