Diana, you're watching their reality show here on youtube. And their show is actually reality, not like all of those shows on Discovery and such. My wife's uncle is a producer for the Discovery channel. He's told us stories of all the manufactured drama on those shows. They're not reality, this is. Cheers.
Just finished watching your Alone ordeal... You guys were amazing! You built a decent house, you didn't wanna kill each other, you suffered starvation, I cried when you made that hike and finally found Brooke. You are both a huge inspiration to get out there and challenge yourself. I'm glad you both made it home for Christmas too, bet your kids were so happy to see you!
I just gotta say, these guys that hiked the 10 miles earned my respect big time. It’s one thing to camp out in one spot and a whole different thing to have to hike an unprepared path on limited food and have it end with a continued survival scenario.
My grandmother told me about the hot rocks. She said that when she was a child, ( 1920's and 1930's) her mom used to warm up the rocks at night and then wrap them and put them at the foot of the bed for the kids. I mean 4 or 5 kids slept in same bed and then had the rocks to add warmth and survival for all in the household. That is how the people survived in the up state NY region during the Winter.
Great video Dave, solid advice. I've always wondered why, given the catastrophic nature of your shelter burning, folks on Alone didn't build a second shelter in a location nearby for just such an emergency. I watch a documentary about a guy living in the Artic Circle in Alaska. He has a great home he'd build AND a backup shelter. He told the videographer/journalist that the backup shelter was a live or die necessity when no one else is around. If his home burned down he could survive the situation with another place to keep warm and dry.
i didn't recognize you guys to begin with, and I was like, "gosh, why are they so familiar?" the whole time, haha. On the show, i was really a fan of how you guys were making so much progress. A lot of them were very competent people, but in my personal opinion I think you guys were the most diligent of them all. The constant positive reinforcement to get the spirit up the whole time was something that deeply inspired me. Its not easy what you guys did out there and I seriously respect that. Along with Zachary Fowler from season 3, you guys were the favorite contestants I've seen on the show. Its great to see you guys again here and I sincerely hope to see a lot more of you guys!
Awesome advice Dave. I hit the bush almost always alone and you're spot on when you speak of pace. If you don't slow down when you're out there, its only a matter of time. Theoretically, I agree with you on suffering but as I've never came close to that level of discomfort - all I can is speculate. I respect anyone who's gone through what you have.
Interesting and well described comments! Your hot rocks reminded me that many Indian groups cooked by throwing hot rocks into containers of food. But using warm rocks in a sleeping bag is brilliant! Also, going SLOW seems very, very wise.
I came across you guys on Alone on Hulu by accident I was binge watching Alone from the start and one day there you guys were, I was so sure you'd win with all your experience, the 2 of you have under your belts. I understand why you didn't, still it would of been kool. I was already subscribed to both your channels by then so it was a wonderful suprise it watch you guys. Thanks for the life lessons you've taught, on utube, on alone and in real life. Much love from SoCal.💟
Hey Dave, I unfortunately don't watch Alone. I told Brooke that I wanted to see Seasons 4 and 5 but I didn't realize I would have to pay for them. Going to break down and get them. Some of my friends watch the show and always seem to be "experts" on how something should have been done instead of how it was done. I always said to them not to judge until you've been in that situation. I do admire and have the utmost respect for anyone participating on Alone. To hear you and Brooke talk about your time on Alone is extremely interesting to me, especially the mental aspect of the show. Great video Dave. Two thumbs up to anyone that goes on the show and give it their all. Congrats on hitting and surpassing 100,0000 subscribers. I'm waiting to see your video celebrating and getting to eat more cake again! Take care and be safe.
when i was nine years old my second time camping me, some friends and our mentor decided to go and do a survival overnight with nothing but our knives in central ontario. it was late august and that night it went down to 0°C about 30°F. none of us got any sleep and all i remember was cycling hot rocks all night still not being able to sleep. eventually what felt like days later the sun came up and we all just crashed. our bodies had used so much energy trying to stay warm in just shorts and a tee shirt that as soon as it got about around 50° we all just slept for probably about 6 hours before going back. thank you so much for this video dave! have a great weekend.
Consider the following: Shelter fires. a. Build a shelter basically out of Christmas trees that eventually dry out and catch fire quicker. b. Dig a fox hole type shelter with a Dakota type fireplace. Less apt to catch fire. (And slanted roof over fox hole to direct and collect water in a water collection area).
Your tips on change of clothes and suffering were key during my two cross country treks. One thing I did that helped a lot was I adopted a mindset of surrender. When something like rain, cold, or exhaustion would pop-up... I’d just surrender to it and accept it instead of complaining or choosing to be immobile. Surrendering allowed me to move past my momentary discomfort and focus my mind on a solution... or push my body to a new physical location with better options. Motus est vita... movement is life.
Preach it Brother! I am reviewing this video again. I have to say, you are so right about going slow! I have been preaching this for as long as I can remember. This is especially important now that I am older, and I just dont have the knees that I used to have. A lot of times, its actually better to get down on all fours, and crawl over obstacles, rather than try and jump them or clear them in an upright position. You learn to enjoy all modes of locomotion.
I am in S. Texas on what is left of our family ranch. I am a widow, retired, living in an older Motorhome while repairing a hunters cabin. With the never before seen recent bad weather, seldom seen snow and freezing temperatures I lost electricity for 2 1/2 days. My generator was not working and although I have a propane stove and oven it was tough to stay warm. During the day I ran my Motorhome engine heater some (no working furnace), some bottled water with no well. Tank dry. No wood stove. I had watched this video a couple of months earlier and heard you talk about using rocks for heat. I got a large rock and heated it up to 400 degrees in my oven, wrapping it in a large towel. My dog and I slept with a rock for 3 nights. We survived and although it was in the 20’s here inside we were warm. The rock stayed warm until the next day. I moved from KS where we had a wood stove. Never again without one ! Thanks to your video & God’s timing I knew how to stay warm. Plus I think I was in the middle of being sick with Covid. I enjoy watching both of you in your conquests. May God bless and keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.
All of your lessons learned are good. I am an old man and have been all over the world camping, literally, with the U.S. Army. I have multiple post graduate degrees. You mentioned the TWO most important lessons learned: adaptation and learning to suffer, the two that most U.S. citizens desperately need to learn. Of all the lessons you mentioned, being able to adapt known skills and stretch the range of what one can live with, these are the TWO. Humans quit and die because they are victims of comfort. A school that included these would be more telling than a college degree. Texas
Yes, No#6. Grew up in one place where if you broke something it might take 6 months to replace it and garage sales/second hand were king so your gear was often knocked about already. Another place there was unlikely to be any replacement so there was the added hazard of nearly everything you had was worth stealing. Still treat even cheaper items like they are made of gold and everything is put away "incase it's useful another time", it's difficult not to go into hoarder mode in a time when it's easy to replace most things but no one knows if this situation will last.
I just watched season 7 finally , then I flipped on UA-cam and found this latest video of yours. I am glad you and your family are doing well. I enjoy your content very much and the Girl in the Woods.
I love that, "Learning how to suffer - well!". We, in North America (and beyond?), do not have an adequate theology of suffering. I only learned this through my experience, of suffering. And I learned that Jesus is the way through suffering, he did it and he did it well! Thanks for this, Dave!
U r so right! Lots of ppl in the western world have never experienced suffering and so have no idea how to get through it and stay strong. Jesus endured suffering for us so surely we can endure it like he did.
Dave, terrific tips. I've been solo camping for 60 + years, and I learn something new about myself, and about bush craft every time I go out. I also seem to learn something with every one of you and wife's videos. Thank you. Camping is a never-ending "life university" course...what wonderful gifts/grace we receive.
I remember that show ''Ice Lake Rebels'' who supposedly lived on house boats on Great Slave lake. It was fun to watch for a while but anyone could tell it was so scripted. That's a big lake and at 2014' ft deep, wow ! Like you said, slow and steady is safe and never at night, at least for me. Great video, thumbs up !!!
I had know idea you were on a show. I found your stuff from watching you build a small cabin by yourself. I’m gonna be hooked now that I know you got a bunch more content. Thanks man for the knowledge ✌️
👍👍 Thumbs up on your video content and explaining the reasons for why & how you did/do things. Really enjoy all you & Brooke's video's, you both are my favorites when it comes to bush living. Not so much as a survivalist mentality but more of understanding and living in the bush in today's modern world, utilizing simple electric/propane conveniences with modern tools to be able to get a job done to make life easier yet still enjoying the bushcraft lifestyle. Being thrifty,mechanically & construction knowledge along with woodsman skills yet keeping a mindset of living simple, you've got a big portion figured out of what being truly happy in life really is, money is a necessary part for sure but there's an old saying that goes something like. Successful people don't necessarily have the best of everything...... They make the best of everything they have. God bless and protect you and Brooke in all your future endeavors.
Alone is coming to Belgium and i just signed up. Now i'm bing watching all your videos and experiences about the show to prepare me more. Thanks for the videos and hope your doing fine these days
Dave we called it “embrace the suck” during my years in the Army. It an't going to get any better so just enjoy what you got is what we would tell ourselves. You are so right if you can master embrace the suck life can be very good when it's very bad.
And then also, (US Navy vet here), if life sucks, try to make it better and then it might not suck so bad. Continuous improvement towards a goal. But then again, life sucks and we die and/or life does not suck and we still die. Death awaits us all. Then we apparently forget everything we ever did and/or didn't do, and eventually are forgotten one day in future eternity as if we never ever existed at all in the first place. (Or so the current analysis indicates).
Embracing the suck gets me through a lot more comfortably than might be expected. Hot, cold, pain... it's all just a sensation. Mind over matter. Everything is temporary. ;)
This video was outstanding, Dave. I just found Brooke's channel recently and then yours. I'm determined to watch every video of each of you. I'm petrified, but I'm getting ready to go solo camping this summer. And it's all because of you and Brooke. Such an inspiration you are! I just binge-watched Alone and Brooke on Season 5. Now I'm starting Season 4 with you guys. Can't wait. ❤🌿⛺🌱🔥✨🐕
I got stuck in my truck camper in a huge blizzard that lasted for days and it was 9° outside and about 20° inside. I had no furnace, but I had a propane stove so at night I heated up my cast iron skillet to red hot and did what you did. Was warm and toasty inside my down blankets. Of course had to keep something on my head to prevent heat loss but I didn't freeze. And yes, moving very slowly and methodically is hugely important. And thinking through EVERY decision TWICE before doing it. You can't let yourself panic and get careless.
Man, your advice, coupled with Brooke's is such an encouragement for me as I experienced 5 attempts and a 5 fails this year trying to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. I sure have a lot to learn. Thank you!
Great video Dave...i watched your video snd was excited to find you and Brooke on Alone...was also excited to see Jim and Ted.. hard to beat those Canadian boys😏..i agree with your top 10 things 100%...it seems like a true test of will.. but ut myst gave soo great to get home,warm and fed...love your videos...be radical eh✌️
Great video Dave ! Such incredibly useful information and insight. ! Got lost once as kid w my younger brother and sister. Mightve been 10. Maybe a little younger. Slow your pace and relax was what I learned from that experience. Quickening up pace ... running to ... safety. Away.... from harm maybe. Slow down look around. Getting hurt is not gonna get u to safety faster. All turned out good. Small woods. Roads in any direction but damn that pucker factor and 2 siblings in tow. Thanks for sharing your insights !!
Gosh, I didn't realize you were on that show. I love the show, but somehow I didn't put it together, even though I've watched your YT channel for years. Now I'm going to have to check out that season more closely. I truly enjoy your videos, and I've learned a lot from you. Best wishes to you, Brook, and your family. I look forward to watching your videos to come.
One of the worst feelings in the world is coming up on some stranger's boot tracks in the woods...and then realizing they're your own.😮 Thanks for the video Dave!🌲🌲🌲
Love all the things this man said... All things MY grand parents taught us as kids here on the bay of fundy. Speed does kills. 50 to 100 meters an hour is how they taught us to hike. Never had a compass..Compass's tend to get you lost due to the rocks in our area... and it's thicker then Vancouver believe that or not. Foggy. Hilly and Lots of rain also. Most snow in Canada on the ground in season. Joys of no forest that is older then 100 years. Everything is almost a managed plantation here also. So lot of thick brush thats 8 to 10 feet tall.. easy to get lost and stumble on yourself.
Another great vlog Dave. I asked Brooke on her last one how long the rocks stay warm and she replied, quite awhile lol. I really enjoy hearing you explain things down to layman terms. Stay Radical bro!
Thanks Tim.....as for the rocks ...if its 50 degrees out they should last all night.....down around freezing there were several times we would go to sleep at 8pm.....then wake up at about 3 AM and re-heat the rocks as they were cold.... the colder it gets the quicker they loose heat, but they are AMAZING for a few hours
Your thoughts about pace are so important. I see so many guys out there who think the point of survival is to prove how "tough" you are be conquering the wilderness, when really it's moe about being smart and not letting the wilderness conquer you. I hate asking men to help me move furniture, because they act as if the point is to prove how strong you are and how fast you can "get it done", and what inevitably happens is someone gets hurt, or my furniture or my house gets damaged. Easy does it. Slow and steady wins the race. Unless you are in an actual war, you don't need to hurry.
Hi Dave , weather report from Vancouver Island, today morning rain , crear & sunny now . Lov hearing about your take on surviving here. But living here is like another place but better. In my opinion .
Good stuff. A few notes about compasses. Good map reading and orienteering skills are also a must. The Earth's magnetic north pole moves around up to 75 miles a year. Currently the magnetic pole has moved to an area that it has not been in many years. Check the age of your map before using. If it is an older map the magnetic deviation may be outdated. The USGS is a good source for updated information. In areas where there is a high concentration of iron ore. Compasses can point in strange directions. Areas in the Pacific Northwest along the Ring of Fire are interesting places.
Such an inspiration you are and wise 👀🌲you narrate so well😃 that son of yours must be so proud to call you father. This was such a pleasure to listen to and learn from. In these times now , you are helping us all. THANK YOU DAVE🌲❤
I totally forgot/didn't connect the fact you and Brooke were on alone. I've been watching your channel for a long time and until this episode...didn't even realize it. Hahahahaha. Well you two were awesome on alone but your UA-cam channel is so much better than alone. Thanks for all you two do for the UA-cam community.
Thanks Dave ... last winter showed me the value of the "hot rocks" technique, for sure! (Glad it was mild here in MI, too) Enjoy AK for awhile and stay safe. I plan on being at Whitefish for the Fitz memorial this year. Would like to also commemorate the Bradley and the Morrell on their anniversaries. Later! God Bless
this summer i was using a compass in central ontario during a pretty stormy week and i ran into the same compass problems. I also managed to keep my jeans , wool sweater and sleeping bag wet. I was on a canoe trip and it was so great after a wet slog threw swamps and muddy portages to jump in the lake dry off and put on new clothes.
A reminder for me about compasses. It's a 2 step process. Step #1) Buy a decent compass. Step #2) Learn how to use it. I have mastered step #1. I'd be a mess, in the woods, during a rain storm, trying to read the instruction booklet. I know it points north. Reminder to self...complete step #2! Reallybigmonkey1 inspired me to buy a compass. Dave, you have inspired me to wear the new off of it! Thanks!
Right on Steve....just remember .....all you really need to do is us it to walk a straight line. Yes, you can do a lot with a compass, but using one to travel in a straight line is priceless
This is awesome - I'm watching this video and watching the finale of Alone season 7 at the same time!!!! Go Roland!!! I still remember that awesome shelter that you and Brooke built on season 4 - Excellent shelter. Take care.
While I do have internet, I haven't watched TV in about 15 years. My wife turned me on to Alone and oh man! This is right up my alley. I feel I might be too old at this point to participate in something like this though. I have really enjoyed your videos on the subject.
Always enjoy watching your videos and listening to your insight, your knowledge, experiences and skills that you share with us are invaluable to all walks of life, brilliant as always Dave, till next time may you and Brooke remain safe and stay well :)
Thx Dave for the information. Always learn from you and Brooke so nice to catch your videos when notifications comes up. Love it when you are in the woods . 💕🙏
Dave and Brooke are national treasures. Old souls that do adventure and keep it real. This winter I can't wait to see Dave putter in the garage with more yard sale/flea market finds. Dave, what is your take on radial arm saws...seems you can buy them so cheap. I got mine for free
Good question......I think the radial arm saw is an obsolete tool nowadays. They still work great and you can get one CHEAP....but on the jobsite I think a chop saw and a table saw do 99% of what folks used to use a radial arm saw for. If you have a shop with a designated "spot" for it....they are hard to beat.
People don't put enough value on being comfortable with being uncomfortable. It's a good life skill for many different situations and it gives you patience, wisdom, and perspective. And hiking slow? My oldest brother taught me that when I was a kid. He was in the Marines for 10 years, in Vietnam. He told me over and over "Hey, slow down." when we were out in the woods. I found out later it was because of traps everywhere.
If you're in a group with multiple compasses check to make they all point in the same direction if one is off make note and check multiple times, is it off by a consistent degree then make that correction so it matches the rest.
@@energizerwolf5574 nope former scout picked a bad compass got to 3rd check point instead of 1st took supposed short cut got lost finished last 2 hours behind
Excellent series of and about, essential knowledge crucial for survival in the bush, outback, or any place where Nature reins supreme. Fantastic ideas about the process of winning with Nature instead of it just grinding you down. Thanks man!
Another great video! Both you and your Girl in the Woods make such a sincere connection with your viewers! It's such a great escape! Thank you! Congrats on your 100k subs..hope there was or will be..a cake in your future! :)
Mmm... many years ago, in the air force, we did land survival... and forever the most important lesson will remain with me... the will to survive... without that will you won't get out of the situation alive! Sort of ties in with your number one! Cool clip Dave, share more of your experiences, please!
i should do a top 5 things i learned from this channel. 1. respect yourself. 2. start with little and you can gain momentum 3. free your mind and soul through working your way to success 4. don't be afraid to just try 5. freedom can be had off grid, or on grids.
This is all such great information!!! I’ve been binge watching you and Brookes videos and LOVE them! I actually have her sourdough starter in the works now lol, cause I want some fry bread on the fire! Yum! I will try the tips you have shared as I continue my outdoor adventures! It doesn’t get too cold where I’m at, but when it cools off I will be trying the hot rocks! GREAT tips as always-thanks Dave!!
The main reason I watch shows like Alone and Nekkid & Asceered is to see the various skills people have, and to see how those skills work for them. One thing I've picked up from the Nekkid show is how important "shoes" are, and all the various ways of making primitive shoes. Even this video you posted I learned about break away sinkers. I may never use that knowledge, but it's in the bank now. --- Turtle mode, that's my style. My buddy I used to go out in the woods with he hiked like it was a race. He would stop from exhaustion, huffing and puffing trying to catch his breath, and I would slowly catch up to him and pass him. And in his hurry he would miss a lot along the way. I would ask "did you see the ___ back there?" And 9 times out of 10 he hadn't seen it.
Military pilots are trained to "get on instruments" when they experience disorientation. I''ve been with three other guys when we weren't sure of our position and you get four guys all pointing in different directions when asked where do you think... Take a compass heading and start walking and in fifteen minutes you can walk in a complete circle. We've done it.
The dreams. I've been wondering why I'm having these vivid long story dreams. I actually believe it's partly because it's been Death Valley in Phoenix this summer and part Covid. I live alone but I used to have a balance of people, places ect. That has been reduced this summer and I believe my mind is making up great stories for me to fill it in. Dreams with people I haven't seen in thirty years. I lay in bed in the morning and want to replay the whole thing because it's so intriguing. Next week I'm going on a road trip. I think I'm due.
Dave. Another great one full of excellent tips. Will take that into account for my next application... Lol. Embracing the suck and being able to improvise, adapt, overcome have been some of my personal mantras albiet not having a military background. Just figuring out what to do rather than textbook skills is my strongest trait indeed when it comes to 'bushcraft' and survival. Cheers lad.
We freakin love you guys....DAVE + BROOK THE REAL DEAL,👍👍👍😊 LESSON #1 - BE YOURSELF NO MATTER WHO IS AROUND, YOU WILL GET MORE RESPECT AND YOU WILL FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOURSELF.
You and Brooke rocked BTW bro. I wish Alone would bring back that scenario where one person has to hike to the other person like you did. It had such interesting dynamics. I remember one guy who was constantly saying that he's waiting for the news that his brother got hurt and he would have to leave. I wonder why Alone went away from that model?
@@Bushradical huh. Okay. Maybe the ratings weren't that good. Bummer. Hope you and the family are all safe and happy. Thanks for your vids as always and stay Radical...
Quality video, I enjoyed it very much. Especially your explanation of reality versus stored knowledge, and the dreams! Man I want to fast just thinking about dreaming like that lol
You and Brooke should have your own reality show. I love watching you guys. So fun.
Thanks...maybe someday
Fingers crossed.
@@Bushradical Great Channel. We all have our ALONE stories to share 👍
Diana, you're watching their reality show here on youtube. And their show is actually reality, not like all of those shows on Discovery and such. My wife's uncle is a producer for the Discovery channel. He's told us stories of all the manufactured drama on those shows. They're not reality, this is. Cheers.
Just finished watching your Alone ordeal... You guys were amazing! You built a decent house, you didn't wanna kill each other, you suffered starvation, I cried when you made that hike and finally found Brooke. You are both a huge inspiration to get out there and challenge yourself. I'm glad you both made it home for Christmas too, bet your kids were so happy to see you!
I just gotta say, these guys that hiked the 10 miles earned my respect big time. It’s one thing to camp out in one spot and a whole different thing to have to hike an unprepared path on limited food and have it end with a continued survival scenario.
My grandmother told me about the hot rocks. She said that when she was a child, ( 1920's and 1930's) her mom used to warm up the rocks at night and then wrap them and put them at the foot of the bed for the kids. I mean 4 or 5 kids slept in same bed and then had the rocks to add warmth and survival for all in the household. That is how the people survived in the up state NY region during the Winter.
Great video Dave, solid advice. I've always wondered why, given the catastrophic nature of your shelter burning, folks on Alone didn't build a second shelter in a location nearby for just such an emergency. I watch a documentary about a guy living in the Artic Circle in Alaska. He has a great home he'd build AND a backup shelter. He told the videographer/journalist that the backup shelter was a live or die necessity when no one else is around. If his home burned down he could survive the situation with another place to keep warm and dry.
Interesting concept , I hadnt thought of it before
I'm thinking of doing that instead of insurance, I'd feel better insured
The best reason to never attach your shop or garage to your home.
i didn't recognize you guys to begin with, and I was like, "gosh, why are they so familiar?" the whole time, haha. On the show, i was really a fan of how you guys were making so much progress. A lot of them were very competent people, but in my personal opinion I think you guys were the most diligent of them all. The constant positive reinforcement to get the spirit up the whole time was something that deeply inspired me. Its not easy what you guys did out there and I seriously respect that. Along with Zachary Fowler from season 3, you guys were the favorite contestants I've seen on the show. Its great to see you guys again here and I sincerely hope to see a lot more of you guys!
Awesome advice Dave. I hit the bush almost always alone and you're spot on when you speak of pace. If you don't slow down when you're out there, its only a matter of time. Theoretically, I agree with you on suffering but as I've never came close to that level of discomfort - all I can is speculate. I respect anyone who's gone through what you have.
Interesting and well described comments! Your hot rocks reminded me that many Indian groups cooked by throwing hot rocks into containers of food. But using warm rocks in a sleeping bag is brilliant! Also, going SLOW seems very, very wise.
I came across you guys on Alone on Hulu by accident I was binge watching Alone from the start and one day there you guys were, I was so sure you'd win with all your experience, the 2 of you have under your belts. I understand why you didn't, still it would of been kool. I was already subscribed to both your channels by then so it was a wonderful suprise it watch you guys. Thanks for the life lessons you've taught, on utube, on alone and in real life. Much love from SoCal.💟
Thanks CCL!
Hey Dave, I unfortunately don't watch Alone. I told Brooke that I wanted to see Seasons 4 and 5 but I didn't realize I would have to pay for them. Going to break down and get them. Some of my friends watch the show and always seem to be "experts" on how something should have been done instead of how it was done. I always said to them not to judge until you've been in that situation. I do admire and have the utmost respect for anyone participating on Alone. To hear you and Brooke talk about your time on Alone is extremely interesting to me, especially the mental aspect of the show. Great video Dave. Two thumbs up to anyone that goes on the show and give it their all. Congrats on hitting and surpassing 100,0000 subscribers. I'm waiting to see your video celebrating and getting to eat more cake again! Take care and be safe.
Thanks
when i was nine years old my second time camping me, some friends and our mentor decided to go and do a survival overnight with nothing but our knives in central ontario. it was late august and that night it went down to 0°C about 30°F. none of us got any sleep and all i remember was cycling hot rocks all night still not being able to sleep. eventually what felt like days later the sun came up and we all just crashed. our bodies had used so much energy trying to stay warm in just shorts and a tee shirt that as soon as it got about around 50° we all just slept for probably about 6 hours before going back. thank you so much for this video dave! have a great weekend.
Thanks for the story FC!
Consider the following: Shelter fires.
a. Build a shelter basically out of Christmas trees that eventually dry out and catch fire quicker.
b. Dig a fox hole type shelter with a Dakota type fireplace. Less apt to catch fire.
(And slanted roof over fox hole to direct and collect water in a water collection area).
Your tips on change of clothes and suffering were key during my two cross country treks. One thing I did that helped a lot was I adopted a mindset of surrender. When something like rain, cold, or exhaustion would pop-up... I’d just surrender to it and accept it instead of complaining or choosing to be immobile. Surrendering allowed me to move past my momentary discomfort and focus my mind on a solution... or push my body to a new physical location with better options. Motus est vita... movement is life.
Thats a solid way to look at things. 90% of this stuff is mental. Thanks
Preach it Brother!
I am reviewing this video again. I have to say, you are so right about going slow! I have been preaching this for as long as I can remember. This is especially important now that I am older, and I just dont have the knees that I used to have.
A lot of times, its actually better to get down on all fours, and crawl over obstacles, rather than try and jump them or clear them in an upright position.
You learn to enjoy all modes of locomotion.
Well said!
I am in S. Texas on what is left of our family ranch. I am a widow, retired, living in an older Motorhome while repairing a hunters cabin.
With the never before seen recent bad weather, seldom seen snow and freezing temperatures I lost electricity for 2 1/2 days. My generator was not working and although I have a propane stove and oven it was tough to stay warm. During the day I ran my Motorhome engine heater some (no working furnace), some bottled water with no well. Tank dry. No wood stove.
I had watched this video a couple of months earlier and heard you talk about using rocks for heat. I got a large rock and heated it up to 400 degrees in my oven, wrapping it in a large towel. My dog and I slept with a rock for 3 nights. We survived and although it was in the 20’s here inside we were warm. The rock stayed warm until the next day. I moved from KS where we had a wood stove. Never again without one !
Thanks to your video & God’s timing I knew how to stay warm. Plus I think I was in the middle of being sick with Covid.
I enjoy watching both of you in your conquests. May God bless and keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.
All of your lessons learned are good. I am an old man and have been all over the world camping, literally, with the U.S. Army. I have multiple post graduate degrees. You mentioned the TWO most important lessons learned: adaptation and learning to suffer, the two that most U.S. citizens desperately need to learn. Of all the lessons you mentioned, being able to adapt known skills and stretch the range of what one can live with, these are the TWO. Humans quit and die because they are victims of comfort. A school that included these would be more telling than a college degree. Texas
Yes, No#6. Grew up in one place where if you broke something it might take 6 months to replace it and garage sales/second hand were king so your gear was often knocked about already. Another place there was unlikely to be any replacement so there was the added hazard of nearly everything you had was worth stealing. Still treat even cheaper items like they are made of gold and everything is put away "incase it's useful another time", it's difficult not to go into hoarder mode in a time when it's easy to replace most things but no one knows if this situation will last.
I just watched season 7 finally , then I flipped on UA-cam and found this latest video of yours. I am glad you and your family are doing well. I enjoy your content very much and the Girl in the Woods.
Thanks!!!
I love that, "Learning how to suffer - well!". We, in North America (and beyond?), do not have an adequate theology of suffering. I only learned this through my experience, of suffering. And I learned that Jesus is the way through suffering, he did it and he did it well! Thanks for this, Dave!
U r so right! Lots of ppl in the western world have never experienced suffering and so have no idea how to get through it and stay strong. Jesus endured suffering for us so surely we can endure it like he did.
well said
Dave, terrific tips. I've been solo camping for 60 + years, and I learn something new about myself, and about bush craft every time I go out. I also seem to learn something with every one of you and wife's videos. Thank you. Camping is a never-ending "life university" course...what wonderful gifts/grace we receive.
Well said. Thanks
I remember that show ''Ice Lake Rebels'' who supposedly lived on house boats on Great Slave lake. It was fun to watch for a while but anyone could tell it was so scripted. That's a big lake and at 2014' ft deep, wow !
Like you said, slow and steady is safe and never at night, at least for me.
Great video, thumbs up !!!
Thanks
Thanks for sharing, you have a great ability to share your experiences. Story tellers are teachers.
I had know idea you were on a show. I found your stuff from watching you build a small cabin by yourself. I’m gonna be hooked now that I know you got a bunch more content. Thanks man for the knowledge ✌️
👍👍 Thumbs up on your video content and explaining the reasons for why & how you did/do things. Really enjoy all you & Brooke's video's, you both are my favorites when it comes to bush living. Not so much as a survivalist mentality but more of understanding and living in the bush in today's modern world, utilizing simple electric/propane conveniences with modern tools to be able to get a job done to make life easier yet still enjoying the bushcraft lifestyle. Being thrifty,mechanically & construction knowledge along with woodsman skills yet keeping a mindset of living simple, you've got a big portion figured out of what being truly happy in life really is, money is a necessary part for sure but there's an old saying that goes something like.
Successful people don't necessarily have the best of everything......
They make the best of everything they have.
God bless and protect you and Brooke in all your future endeavors.
Thanks Shann!!
Very well said!
Alone is coming to Belgium and i just signed up.
Now i'm bing watching all your videos and experiences about the show to prepare me more.
Thanks for the videos and hope your doing fine these days
Dave we called it “embrace the suck” during my years in the Army. It an't going to get any better so just enjoy what you got is what we would tell ourselves. You are so right if you can master embrace the suck life can be very good when it's very bad.
very well said
And then also, (US Navy vet here), if life sucks, try to make it better and then it might not suck so bad. Continuous improvement towards a goal. But then again, life sucks and we die and/or life does not suck and we still die. Death awaits us all. Then we apparently forget everything we ever did and/or didn't do, and eventually are forgotten one day in future eternity as if we never ever existed at all in the first place. (Or so the current analysis indicates).
haven't heard that term since my 3AD days in Germany!
Embracing the suck gets me through a lot more comfortably than might be expected. Hot, cold, pain... it's all just a sensation. Mind over matter. Everything is temporary. ;)
Married men know this well
Awesome to hear about your time on the show! Very cool man, big fan, just found your channel, love the info!
This video was outstanding, Dave. I just found Brooke's channel recently and then yours. I'm determined to watch every video of each of you. I'm petrified, but I'm getting ready to go solo camping this summer. And it's all because of you and Brooke. Such an inspiration you are! I just binge-watched Alone and Brooke on Season 5. Now I'm starting Season 4 with you guys. Can't wait. ❤🌿⛺🌱🔥✨🐕
Welcome aboard!
I just found this channel today around 6pm and its all I've watched since. its 11:04 now. Great channel and I envy you so much
Haven't watched the whole thing yet, but I always look forward to your insight, Dave. Cheers!
Thanks
@@flooblet that's embarrassing -_- lol
The pacing is so important. Gold nuggets all of it. Thanks Dave
too right. Pace kills
I got stuck in my truck camper in a huge blizzard that lasted for days and it was 9° outside and about 20° inside. I had no furnace, but I had a propane stove so at night I heated up my cast iron skillet to red hot and did what you did. Was warm and toasty inside my down blankets. Of course had to keep something on my head to prevent heat loss but I didn't freeze. And yes, moving very slowly and methodically is hugely important. And thinking through EVERY decision TWICE before doing it. You can't let yourself panic and get careless.
Man, your advice, coupled with Brooke's is such an encouragement for me as I experienced 5 attempts and a 5 fails this year trying to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. I sure have a lot to learn. Thank you!
You can do it....the next time! Be safe on the trail!!
Is there a good brand of waterproof clothes that are quiet?
“Being happy while you’re miserable, that’s the key.” 👍🏻
RIGHT
It's called 'marriage'. 43 years and counting.
Great tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love watching your channel and Brooke’s .
Thanks so much!
Great video! I love getting the inside scoop of the more mental aspect of the show. Gives me more of a walk in your shoes than just watching the show.
Right on. Its a wild ride to film that show
Great video Dave...i watched your video snd was excited to find you and Brooke on Alone...was also excited to see Jim and Ted.. hard to beat those Canadian boys😏..i agree with your top 10 things 100%...it seems like a true test of will.. but ut myst gave soo great to get home,warm and fed...love your videos...be radical eh✌️
Great video Dave ! Such incredibly useful information and insight. ! Got lost once as kid w my younger brother and sister. Mightve been 10. Maybe a little younger. Slow your pace and relax was what I learned from that experience. Quickening up pace ... running to ... safety. Away.... from harm maybe. Slow down look around. Getting hurt is not gonna get u to safety faster. All turned out good. Small woods. Roads in any direction but damn that pucker factor and 2 siblings in tow. Thanks for sharing your insights !!
Thanks for sharing your story Tony
Gosh, I didn't realize you were on that show. I love the show, but somehow I didn't put it together, even though I've watched your YT channel for years. Now I'm going to have to check out that season more closely. I truly enjoy your videos, and I've learned a lot from you. Best wishes to you, Brook, and your family. I look forward to watching your videos to come.
One of the worst feelings in the world is coming up on some stranger's boot tracks in the woods...and then realizing they're your own.😮 Thanks for the video Dave!🌲🌲🌲
So true!
Love all the things this man said... All things MY grand parents taught us as kids here on the bay of fundy.
Speed does kills. 50 to 100 meters an hour is how they taught us to hike. Never had a compass..Compass's tend to get you lost due to the rocks in our area... and it's thicker then Vancouver believe that or not.
Foggy. Hilly and Lots of rain also. Most snow in Canada on the ground in season.
Joys of no forest that is older then 100 years. Everything is almost a managed plantation here also. So lot of thick brush thats 8 to 10 feet tall.. easy to get lost and stumble on yourself.
Good tips Dave. Really like your delivery... thanks
i love all your videos dave, you're just so enjoyable to watch. so thank you for being here
So nice of you
You nailed this. So much about grit and fortitude! A great personal leadership message embedded here, in my opinion. Well said.
Alone is one of my favorite show. Watching the finale tonight. Hate to see it be done.
I havent seen ANY of this season so dont tell me how it ends...I'll bing watch it
Another great vlog Dave. I asked Brooke on her last one how long the rocks stay warm and she replied, quite awhile lol. I really enjoy hearing you explain things down to layman terms. Stay Radical bro!
Thanks Tim.....as for the rocks ...if its 50 degrees out they should last all night.....down around freezing there were several times we would go to sleep at 8pm.....then wake up at about 3 AM and re-heat the rocks as they were cold.... the colder it gets the quicker they loose heat, but they are AMAZING for a few hours
Your thoughts about pace are so important. I see so many guys out there who think the point of survival is to prove how "tough" you are be conquering the wilderness, when really it's moe about being smart and not letting the wilderness conquer you. I hate asking men to help me move furniture, because they act as if the point is to prove how strong you are and how fast you can "get it done", and what inevitably happens is someone gets hurt, or my furniture or my house gets damaged. Easy does it. Slow and steady wins the race. Unless you are in an actual war, you don't need to hurry.
I feel the same way.
Just so much, you will love it! Awesome Season!
Hi Dave , weather report from Vancouver Island, today morning rain , crear & sunny now . Lov hearing about your take on surviving here. But living here is like another place but better. In my opinion .
Really enjoyed you two on Alone.
Good stuff.
A few notes about compasses.
Good map reading and orienteering skills are also a must.
The Earth's magnetic north pole moves around up to 75 miles a year.
Currently the magnetic pole has moved to an area that it has not been in many years.
Check the age of your map before using. If it is an older map the magnetic deviation may be outdated. The USGS is a good source for updated information.
In areas where there is a high concentration of iron ore. Compasses can point in strange directions. Areas in the Pacific Northwest along the Ring of Fire are interesting places.
Such an inspiration you are and wise 👀🌲you narrate so well😃 that son of yours must be so proud to call you father. This was such a pleasure to listen to and learn from. In these times now , you are helping us all. THANK YOU DAVE🌲❤
Thanks for the generous comment, I appreciate it
I totally forgot/didn't connect the fact you and Brooke were on alone. I've been watching your channel for a long time and until this episode...didn't even realize it. Hahahahaha. Well you two were awesome on alone but your UA-cam channel is so much better than alone. Thanks for all you two do for the UA-cam community.
Love the content Keep them coming Dave we all love story time Awesome advice
Thanks! Will do!
Thanks Dave ... last winter showed me the value of the "hot rocks" technique, for sure! (Glad it was mild here in MI, too) Enjoy AK for awhile and stay safe. I plan on being at Whitefish for the Fitz memorial this year. Would like to also commemorate the Bradley and the Morrell on their anniversaries. Later! God Bless
Maybe we'll run into you there
We enjoy the conversations you have with us via your uploaded videos.
this summer i was using a compass in central ontario during a pretty stormy week and i ran into the same compass problems. I also managed to keep my jeans , wool sweater and sleeping bag wet. I was on a canoe trip and it was so great after a wet slog threw swamps and muddy portages to jump in the lake dry off and put on new clothes.
A reminder for me about compasses. It's a 2 step process. Step #1) Buy a decent compass. Step #2) Learn how to use it. I have mastered step #1. I'd be a mess, in the woods, during a rain storm, trying to read the instruction booklet. I know it points north. Reminder to self...complete step #2! Reallybigmonkey1 inspired me to buy a compass. Dave, you have inspired me to wear the new off of it! Thanks!
Right on Steve....just remember .....all you really need to do is us it to walk a straight line. Yes, you can do a lot with a compass, but using one to travel in a straight line is priceless
Been watching your videos on UA-cam for a while. Didn't even know you did a show on history
I listened through the whole thing, you’re magnificent narrator
Wise words.. very grounded and making sense
I knew you looked familiar lol. Just discovered this channel because you were building a cool cabin.
Good information my brother.
Thanks for watching
This is awesome - I'm watching this video and watching the finale of Alone season 7 at the same time!!!! Go Roland!!! I still remember that awesome shelter that you and Brooke built on season 4 - Excellent shelter. Take care.
thanks
While I do have internet, I haven't watched TV in about 15 years. My wife turned me on to Alone and oh man! This is right up my alley. I feel I might be too old at this point to participate in something like this though. I have really enjoyed your videos on the subject.
Always enjoy watching your videos and listening to your insight, your knowledge, experiences and skills that you share with us are invaluable to all walks of life, brilliant as always Dave, till next time may you and Brooke remain safe and stay well :)
Thanks Gordon. Always good to hear from you brother.
Thx Dave for the information. Always learn from you and Brooke so nice to catch your videos when notifications comes up. Love it when you are in the woods . 💕🙏
Glad you like them!
Dave and Brooke are national treasures. Old souls that do adventure and keep it real.
This winter I can't wait to see Dave putter in the garage with more yard sale/flea market finds. Dave, what is your take on radial arm saws...seems you can buy them so cheap. I got mine for free
Good question......I think the radial arm saw is an obsolete tool nowadays. They still work great and you can get one CHEAP....but on the jobsite I think a chop saw and a table saw do 99% of what folks used to use a radial arm saw for. If you have a shop with a designated "spot" for it....they are hard to beat.
People don't put enough value on being comfortable with being uncomfortable. It's a good life skill for many different situations and it gives you patience, wisdom, and perspective. And hiking slow? My oldest brother taught me that when I was a kid. He was in the Marines for 10 years, in Vietnam. He told me over and over "Hey, slow down." when we were out in the woods. I found out later it was because of traps everywhere.
Awesome tips u learned n shared with us Dave!
Thank you!
My favorite tip was the modified fishing hacks!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Dave. Most of these suggestions are life lessons good for anytime not just when you're Alone.
Thanks
If you're in a group with multiple compasses check to make they all point in the same direction if one is off make note and check multiple times, is it off by a consistent degree then make that correction so it matches the rest.
@@energizerwolf5574 nope former scout picked a bad compass got to 3rd check point instead of 1st took supposed short cut got lost finished last 2 hours behind
Excellent series of and about, essential knowledge crucial for survival in the bush, outback, or any place where Nature reins supreme. Fantastic ideas about the process of winning with Nature instead of it just grinding you down. Thanks man!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I was hoping you’d make a video about this! Will be watching this later tonight when my hotspot actually works!
right on
Another great video! Both you and your Girl in the Woods make such a sincere connection with your viewers! It's such a great escape! Thank you! Congrats on your 100k subs..hope there was or will be..a cake in your future! :)
there already was....I shot some footage
Mmm... many years ago, in the air force, we did land survival... and forever the most important lesson will remain with me... the will to survive... without that will you won't get out of the situation alive! Sort of ties in with your number one! Cool clip Dave, share more of your experiences, please!
Thanks for the insight Vossie
i should do a top 5 things i learned from this channel.
1. respect yourself.
2. start with little and you can gain momentum
3. free your mind and soul through working your way to success
4. don't be afraid to just try
5. freedom can be had off grid, or on grids.
Thanks DAO
Thanks for sharing your tips and experiences.
My pleasure!
Thank you for this video. I followed you guys when you were on the show, its great hearing you speak about your experience.
Our pleasure!
I swear, learning how to suffer is 90% of LIFE. Good stuff.
This is all such great information!!! I’ve been binge watching you and Brookes videos and LOVE them! I actually have her sourdough starter in the works now lol, cause I want some fry bread on the fire! Yum! I will try the tips you have shared as I continue my outdoor adventures! It doesn’t get too cold where I’m at, but when it cools off I will be trying the hot rocks! GREAT tips as always-thanks Dave!!
thanks
Love watching you . Great information to know
Thanks for watching!
This was really interesting, Dave. Thank you😃
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your insight, baby season 4 or 5 or 6, love all you share, wisdom is all that matters..thanks dave
Thanks
The main reason I watch shows like Alone and Nekkid & Asceered is to see the various skills people have, and to see how those skills work for them. One thing I've picked up from the Nekkid show is how important "shoes" are, and all the various ways of making primitive shoes. Even this video you posted I learned about break away sinkers. I may never use that knowledge, but it's in the bank now. --- Turtle mode, that's my style. My buddy I used to go out in the woods with he hiked like it was a race. He would stop from exhaustion, huffing and puffing trying to catch his breath, and I would slowly catch up to him and pass him. And in his hurry he would miss a lot along the way. I would ask "did you see the ___ back there?" And 9 times out of 10 he hadn't seen it.
1st gear is the best way to go.
I value your practical, logical mindset.
thanks
I like what what you do an way you do it I watch from beginning to end
Military pilots are trained to "get on instruments" when they experience disorientation. I''ve been with three other guys when we weren't sure of our position and you get four guys all pointing in different directions when asked where do you think... Take a compass heading and start walking and in fifteen minutes you can walk in a complete circle. We've done it.
The dreams. I've been wondering why I'm having these vivid long story dreams. I actually believe it's partly because it's been Death Valley in Phoenix this summer and part Covid. I live alone but I used to have a balance of people, places ect. That has been reduced this summer and I believe my mind is making up great stories for me to fill it in. Dreams with people I haven't seen in thirty years. I lay in bed in the morning and want to replay the whole thing because it's so intriguing. Next week I'm going on a road trip. I think I'm due.
Dave. Another great one full of excellent tips. Will take that into account for my next application... Lol. Embracing the suck and being able to improvise, adapt, overcome have been some of my personal mantras albiet not having a military background. Just figuring out what to do rather than textbook skills is my strongest trait indeed when it comes to 'bushcraft' and survival. Cheers lad.
Thanks Jeff.
We freakin love you guys....DAVE + BROOK
THE REAL DEAL,👍👍👍😊
LESSON #1 - BE YOURSELF NO MATTER WHO IS AROUND, YOU WILL GET MORE RESPECT AND YOU WILL FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOURSELF.
Taking notes . 👍👍👍👍👍
...GOOD ONE, GREAT INFO...KEEP SAFE..
Thanks, you too!
"Learning how to be miserable and happy at the same time"
🤔
Isn't that where insanity comes from? Lol
Great video Dave, thank you 👍
regarding speed I always liked the phrase, "you have to go slow to go fast".
I’m really surprised about the dream part . Interesting!
You and Brooke rocked BTW bro. I wish Alone would bring back that scenario where one person has to hike to the other person like you did. It had such interesting dynamics. I remember one guy who was constantly saying that he's waiting for the news that his brother got hurt and he would have to leave. I wonder why Alone went away from that model?
They just did it one year because it was something people asked to see
@@Bushradical huh. Okay. Maybe the ratings weren't that good. Bummer.
Hope you and the family are all safe and happy.
Thanks for your vids as always and stay Radical...
Great video Dave. I really like the break away rock weight idea for survival fishing.Thanks!
It was key to making it work out there. A good one to hang on to
I thought I recognized you guys! Been watching your cabin building vids over the past few weeks, you looked familiar but couldn’t figure out why...
Quality video, I enjoyed it very much. Especially your explanation of reality versus stored knowledge, and the dreams! Man I want to fast just thinking about dreaming like that lol
It was really something.
Hi Dave...great video!... All your tips were right on brother!.... Take care & Stay healthy!
Thanks Thomas