In Canada when there's several feet of snow to dig down to the ground to make a fire , I use a collapsible shovel or a snowshoe to dig down ; if I have neither , I just sort of scoop it out by hand and kick out a space like you did there .
I have used both those methods here in Indiana. Maybe you heard of the Blizzard of 78 for we got 5 and 6 feet of snow. I was out in that blizzard and I survived it by digging what I call a snow grave
@@CharlesMckinney-e4r No I've not heard of that storm in '78 , but I was only 5 yrs old at that time . Those methods are pretty universal anywhere people get lots of snow . I'm glad you survived that blizzard ! ! !
I'm considered as some kind of weirdo around here. That's because I carry three knives with me when I'm in the woods in the winter. I carry a condor Bushlore with a scandi grind, a Falkniven F1 with a convex Edge and I also carry a Spyderco resilience with a flat ground blade. If I can't get the job done with one of these three blades it isn't going to get done. You may be asking yourself why am I so insisted on redundancy on blades with different Edge configurations. My reasons are simple I am a 73 year old man and I am crippled up with chronic spinal stenosis. Some tell me that I'm crazy for still going into the woods in the winter. Well I've got to do something at my age to feel like a man so I do two things one what is Camp in the winter and the second thing is my woman is 34 years old and she is a beauty and I definitely want to get home to Mama.
@CharlesMckinney-e4r oh my goodness man. I'm 71 and all my knives are big and I EDC an ESEE 6. My hands are full of arthritis and small things are hard to operate. I am a widower but my cat is good company.
Jason... no wazoo belt? Would be amazing to have in this situation! And I love it when yall Georgia boys get snow and ice! Comical! I live in western NC for past 30 years so I'm with ya! And you living in Southern California for 8 years explains WHOLE LOT!😮😂😂
For me fire is key in a situation like that and while I’m working on building a shelter I come back to and warm up to take a break. At night is warmth but also lighting to see what I’m doing. Plus it keeps predators away stalking in the night.
In Canada, while we don’t get the same snowfalls we used to, we still have to deal with it. When the snow is deep-3 to 4 feet, for example-I build a platform for my fire. Many bushcraft and survival enthusiasts now refer to this as an "upside-down fire." It works well because it allows the fire to build up an insulating layer of coals as it burns. If you dig a fire pit in snow this deep, you’ll need to make it quite large; otherwise, the heat from your fire will melt the surrounding snow, and water will pool in the pit. When the snow is shallow, you can usually just clear it down to the ground. Even then, it’s a good idea to lay a few large pieces of wood down as a base for your fire. This prevents the cold ground from stealing heat and reduces the amount of kindling you’ll need to get your fire going.
Well done man and that’s actually the way I do it. Kindling is key and working smarter not harder. Don’t use saws or hatches unless needed. Living in Florida don’t have the snow but in a survival situation like that I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing and the info.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼🍻👊🏼💯🔥
I always wonder about food in the winter. Anything in your face is usually poisonous. Luckily our bodies can go without food for a while. I try to fast daily but in situations like that you need energy.
Fantastic info. So many people on you tube want to chop the woods down. But you have used dead rubbish to build a fire, not wasted your energy and most importantly no chance of axe wounds. Few people on you tube can use an axe properly and safely.
I call these "hope fires" because they can a.) give you hope that they can be sustained (by being hot enough to catch larger pieces, dry out wood, etc.) without quickly going out b.) built fairly quickly, giving you hope to save you from going into or further into hypothermia c.) give you some hope from cooked food, hot water, etc. Little successes can build to bigger successes. Then you have good reason to hope for more. In my opinion, these are _critical_ to be competent in making. _IGNITING TINDER_ gets clicks and views but that can be the easiest thing. Keeping the combustion process _going_ takes some knowledge, time, skill, resource gathering, etc. all the "boring" stuff. That stuff that doesn't get the clicks...yeah, that's the stuff people need in real life. Going into the wilds with mastery of flint, steel, charcloth and a bird's nest of dried grass isn't enough.
Spot on. The will to survive and hope is the most important survival aspect above all else. Been on some pretty horrible survival classes where a fire turned around a situation from about to call in our emergency evacuation to a few fantastic days following
These videos are incredible. I could binge watch all day.
Thanks!
Jason you are my favorite SD provider. You explain everything so clearly. Good vid here. Thank you
Thanks so much!!
In Canada when there's several feet of snow to dig down to the ground to make a fire , I use a collapsible shovel or a snowshoe to dig down ; if I have neither , I just sort of scoop it out by hand and kick out a space like you did there .
I have used both those methods here in Indiana. Maybe you heard of the Blizzard of 78 for we got 5 and 6 feet of snow. I was out in that blizzard and I survived it by digging what I call a snow grave
@@CharlesMckinney-e4r No I've not heard of that storm in '78 , but I was only 5 yrs old at that time . Those methods are pretty universal anywhere people get lots of snow . I'm glad you survived that blizzard ! ! !
@@DanielBelliveau-y5x Thank you Daniel
Thanks Jason! 👊🏻👍🏻 Appreciate you always my friend 🙏🏻 God Bless
I'm considered as some kind of weirdo around here. That's because I carry three knives with me when I'm in the woods in the winter. I carry a condor Bushlore with a scandi grind, a Falkniven F1 with a convex Edge and I also carry a Spyderco resilience with a flat ground blade. If I can't get the job done with one of these three blades it isn't going to get done.
You may be asking yourself why am I so insisted on redundancy on blades with different Edge configurations. My reasons are simple I am a 73 year old man and I am crippled up with chronic spinal stenosis. Some tell me that I'm crazy for still going into the woods in the winter. Well I've got to do something at my age to feel like a man so I do two things one what is Camp in the winter and the second thing is my woman is 34 years old and she is a beauty and I definitely want to get home to Mama.
Life goals........
@CharlesMckinney-e4r oh my goodness man. I'm 71 and all my knives are big and I EDC an ESEE 6. My hands are full of arthritis and small things are hard to operate. I am a widower but my cat is good company.
Jason... no wazoo belt? Would be amazing to have in this situation! And I love it when yall Georgia boys get snow and ice! Comical! I live in western NC for past 30 years so I'm with ya! And you living in Southern California for 8 years explains WHOLE LOT!😮😂😂
I always have it but only dip into it when necessary.
@SurvivalDispatch good answer 👏 👌 👍
Awesome video 🇨🇦
Thanks!
I carry a Bic, a large Ferraro rod matches my DIY tinder tabs.
Greetings from Canada!! 😃
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video. Very informative. Look forward to seeing your next video.
Thanks for watching!
For me fire is key in a situation like that and while I’m working on building a shelter I come back to and warm up to take a break. At night is warmth but also lighting to see what I’m doing. Plus it keeps predators away stalking in the night.
In Canada, while we don’t get the same snowfalls we used to, we still have to deal with it. When the snow is deep-3 to 4 feet, for example-I build a platform for my fire. Many bushcraft and survival enthusiasts now refer to this as an "upside-down fire." It works well because it allows the fire to build up an insulating layer of coals as it burns.
If you dig a fire pit in snow this deep, you’ll need to make it quite large; otherwise, the heat from your fire will melt the surrounding snow, and water will pool in the pit. When the snow is shallow, you can usually just clear it down to the ground. Even then, it’s a good idea to lay a few large pieces of wood down as a base for your fire. This prevents the cold ground from stealing heat and reduces the amount of kindling you’ll need to get your fire going.
To build in deep snow, you have to construct a platform out of log logs and build your fire on it kind of like a raft
I like that wool hoody. Where did you get it?
I made it from a wool blanket.
See ya on the next one
Also those boots are key and help to stay dry. At the end of the day using common sense and remembering what’s important.👍🏼🍻👊🏼💯
I love that wool pullover u are wearing!!! Where please if u would ? Love u guys
I made it from a blanket. One of a kind!
@ oh my word thats wonderful that u sew! I want to make one now!! Great job
This dude is smart! I’ve watched a couple of his videos. Going to watch a bunch more now.
Well done man and that’s actually the way I do it. Kindling is key and working smarter not harder. Don’t use saws or hatches unless needed. Living in Florida don’t have the snow but in a survival situation like that I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing and the info.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼🍻👊🏼💯🔥
Thanks 🙏🏼
I always wonder about food in the winter. Anything in your face is usually poisonous. Luckily our bodies can go without food for a while. I try to fast daily but in situations like that you need energy.
Lack of food doesn't start to get really uncomfortable till about day 4-5. Hopefully you can get rescue by then ...
Fantastic video. Great refresher video. iam teaching my nephews Survival skills.
Great video
Fantastic info. So many people on you tube want to chop the woods down. But you have used dead rubbish to build a fire, not wasted your energy and most importantly no chance of axe wounds. Few people on you tube can use an axe properly and safely.
Thank you.
-15 and wind for me this morning. Fun time on the roof at work this morning. If your wet you're dead.
Just as good second time around.
kindly express temp in both degrees centergrade and degrees farenhight, thanks,
I call these "hope fires" because they can a.) give you hope that they can be sustained (by being hot enough to catch larger pieces, dry out wood, etc.) without quickly going out b.) built fairly quickly, giving you hope to save you from going into or further into hypothermia c.) give you some hope from cooked food, hot water, etc.
Little successes can build to bigger successes. Then you have good reason to hope for more.
In my opinion, these are _critical_ to be competent in making. _IGNITING TINDER_ gets clicks and views but that can be the easiest thing. Keeping the combustion process _going_ takes some knowledge, time, skill, resource gathering, etc. all the "boring" stuff. That stuff that doesn't get the clicks...yeah, that's the stuff people need in real life. Going into the wilds with mastery of flint, steel, charcloth and a bird's nest of dried grass isn't enough.
Spot on. The will to survive and hope is the most important survival aspect above all else.
Been on some pretty horrible survival classes where a fire turned around a situation from about to call in our emergency evacuation to a few fantastic days following
Fire is shelter. Thats a first
Thank you