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Barry Miller ...IF you search the Crpls site Sir you’ll find several bare-bones fire starting videos❗️ As he mentioned UpFront, “...in this video I’ll use what I might find in my pack.” Attention to details is a Must, I’ve found.
Gotta love it. technology has gotten to the point where i can sit on a toilet, have fiber optics stream data right to my phone. all of this technology and human evolution so i can learn how to start a fire lol ....
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My husband and I grew up city kids. Havent ever really camped. Over the last decade or so, we have been trying to prepare more and more. I find your videos easy to understand. And not boring with unnecessary talking. Thank you sir. My family and I appreciate it!
@Smattless Thank you. Would you have any other suggestions? His videos are easy to follow and dont bore me at nauseam. But I am more than open to any new links and videos!
I'm in my 60's and as a boy, growing up in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge mtn.'s, one good tip I always remembered handed down by the ol' timers, was that in wet wooded areas there most always be a dry side of the tree (because storm fronts blow in from one direction) where twigs bark or pine cones can be gathered for kindling , especially around cedars and pines.
This is my dads account my names konnor but your fire starting video kept me and my buddy alive in the Oregon woods just wanted to say thank you for the knowledge that comes in your videos
Thank you for this Video. I am 61 years old and burned my face with 3rd degree burns in the past because I used gasoline to get a fire going. I had a husband that took care of the great outdoor stuff. And I have been struggling with these types of things since his death in 2007. Don't let the People that LAUGH at this video deter you from making more videos like this, for People like me that truly WANT TO LEARN this stuff. I bet some of the People who are hackling your Video don't know even know how to start a fire, but they are to skeered to admit it! THIS VIDEO IS A BLESSING FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME, thank you again🥰!
I was about to cry trying to start a fire in my fire place. I did your method. Gave up and walked away. It kept burning. I’m adding big pieces now!!! I appreciate you sir!!!
I like your method. Two points: 1) I'm a kayaker. BIC lighters don't work if the flint gets wet; we use "crack" torch lighters...blow water out of the tube and it fires every time. 2) People don't realize that wet wood is only wet on the outside, not the inside. Shave off the bark and it will ignite. Wet bark sucks all the heat from the fire, cooling the wood. Look under evergreen tree for the best kindlin.
I live in the NW and have firs and pine trees and you can use pitch off a scarred tree . Put that pitch in a pine cone and it flames like gasoline without the explosion ! It will light even the wettest wood . It has saved my ass a couple times !!!
I just spent 10 days in the Sam Houston national forest and it rained a day,then two days solid.I had a sustainable fire going for 4 days solid with soaking wet wood. I just kept my coal heap really large and fed that sucker pine,pine, pine. I thought about about your videos and tried putting the techniques to work for me that you have demonstrated to us.
Never seen a arrow fire structure before but this makes very good sense to channel the wind and setup the wood to dry with current fire. Very good technique.
Anyone who has tried to start a fire with wet timber understands the difficulty here. Great video Man. Don’t let the haters keep you down. Keep them coming.
I love the way you do you fire lay. I've done a big log in the back and then lay the small sticks over it. Then lift the big stick to create a draft. Your method looks just as effective. I think I will give it a try next time I'm in the woods. I also like the multi uses for the duct tape. Just thinking what you could use it for helps when it's crunch time. I have so much stuff that I forget and then don't use it when I need it. Training in or after a rain is really cool as well. Especially when you have a clear head and no emergency. That way when you end up having to really get a fire going to stop hypothermia you can. Great content as usual. keep it up.
I wish I could post a picture... watched this video as a refresher before leaving on the A.T. New Year’s Day. Got caught in an ice storm. Used the knot concepts to set up shelter in 3 minutes. Used this technique to start a fire in Ice. Everything was soaked and covered in ice within an hour of storm starting. I ended up using 6 pieces of gorilla tape to finally get it going, but THANK YOU! Saved my life.
From Alaska... had to build a survival fire for myself and 2 other dudes in the bush, hiked in... no special gear... hunckered underneath a large pine during massive rains... everything completely soaked... all wood waterlogged. Just grab a knife or a pack hatchet, make a slice down the bark of a birch tree... rip the bark off in giant rings... instant fire starter that will burn in a hurricane.
I always hated when my late dad forces me to lit up a fire when I was a kid. But now, most of my friend my age today can't even make fire even though they have litghers n stuff... Thanks dad. Love you always...
It never ceases to amaze me how people never create a good firepit or extend their shelter roof to protect their fire on "Naked and Afraid". Their shelters are often lacking in size and quality of construction often being leaky and too damn small. And many of the people on the show claim to be survival instructors or wilderness guides. And yet you Shawn, go out alone and create a sturdy shelter and a good hot fire. You stay warm, dry and comfortable. I watch your videos because I don't be one of them.
Actually Harry what I was saying was that it amazes me that the people in the show claimed to be survival experts and yet many of them don't appear to have any real skills. And that is why I mentioned this here on this channel because Corporal Kelly does know how to build shelters he knows how to make fires and here he is trying to teach other people and people are very interested in learning from him. There are many different ways to build shelters and build fires but very few of the people on Naked and Afraid seem to know how to do anything
This video was randomly playing just now while I was fast asleep. I could hear back every single word you were saying while dreaming. Incorporating you in the dream, I was worried we could be lost without a compass. You replied when you have enough confidence in yourself, you won't need a compass because you will never be lost. How true! How cool was this video giving me a life lesson while snoring away!
They say cooking a meal for someone is the best thing one can do for another person. I think teaching a person how to maintain a fire in the rain is on the same level. Thank you!
One item I have in my kit that really has been helpful in making tender is a pencil sharpener. (Was not my idea just can't remember where I picked it up, or I would give the person credit.) When finding twigs that will snap and dry in the center just twist them in pencil sharpener, and keep grinding to you have a nice pile of strips of dry wood shavings. Really helps, just my 2cents🙂.
@Kenneth Lovell What type of pencil sharpener are we looking at. One of those small ones where you turn the pencil, or the ones where you stick in the pencil and roll?
Growing up in northern Canada, my PE teacher took the highschool class out in -20 C weather in winter and we snowshoed out into the bush. He then taught us how to start a fire. BEST CLASS EVER! Many of the same principles shared here in this video...Thanks for sharing.
Corporal Corner, thank you so much, the duct / gorilla tape concept is unbelievable, I used it for the 1st time last night and it worked perfectly. This will be my go time start-up process each and every time, my buddies were very impressed, initially they thought I was 'crazy', then all were impressed, thanks again.
When Hurricane Irene came thru NY a few years back, I had been burning wood in my yard during the morning ... it was actually nice in the morning until the rain bands hit around 4pm ... I had such a strong fire going that it was still white hot after midnight and burning away (at least internally) ... I'll definitely consider your methods in the rain next time too
I'm from Wales UK, I'd almost swear we have a enormous rain cloud making factory here. People have been known to point at the sky in wonder when they see a patch of nice blue sky. I ALWAYS carry a Bic lighter, fire starter blocks and a small candle in my Bergen, that's my fire lighting kit. Enjoyed your video thank you.
Had a good rain storm come through today. Tried your technique and it worked so well! Still can’t believe I started AND sustained a fire with wet wood. I have been involved in too many backpacking trips where starting fires were unsuccessful due to rain. Cannot wait to use this skill on trail. Thank you so much!
I don’t comment much but on this video I have too, everyone’s a perfectionist, but no ones willing to produce this quality content with constant reliable information like you have. You clearly explain everything in the video, I don’t understand why people expect you to be attempting to start a fire during Torrential downpour’s, when you should be hunkering down trying to stay dry… I appreciate the videos you make for us!
There is something about building a fire that is a core part of who we are as humans..Every time I build one I think about all the people before me and their struggles to survive. Thank you sir for the awesome lessons and now I know how to build a proper fire in the rain 😎
I learned two things. How to start a fire with wet wood and how to burn my food on the stove behind my back while watching you make a fire. I was kind of wondering how come I was getting the smell of smoke through the TV screen.
I remember attending some sort of weekend long festival or event for campers/hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. It had rained the entire first day and as soon as I got to my spot I started a fire with some dry fat lighter. As it was getting dark the park ranger stopped by and said we were the only ones with a fire going and everyone else was struggling to start a fire. It was getting cold too so I know there were some miserable folks. I usually keep some lighter knot/red pine, whatever you wanna call it, and its saved me many times. Seems like some areas it's hard to find and some places it's all over the place. I try to stock up when I do find it. I never heard of using duct tape until I saw your videos. Great tip, as always, thanks for the content.
Man when I read comments on here, it's amazing at all the ridiculous people that say negative BS and critique every damn thing. Get your own UA-cam channel and do better if u can, Good job on this informative video.
Actually, I used to build all my fires just like you did here. Then one day I saw a youtube vid on the "upside-down" fire. I tried it, and switched to that method immediately. Never went back to the old method. You don't have to keep adding sticks to the upside down fire. You put bigger stuff on the bottom, 3-4 medium sized sticks will do, then at right angles stuff half that size, then again at right angles more stuff about half the thickness of the layer below. Finish with your tinder and a few tiny sticks on the top of the fire just to get it going. The reason you don't have to add sticks to this like you did with your more traditional fire, is that gravity works to your advantage and brings the fire more and larger fuel as it naturally falls towards the bottom layers. You also get a quick hot flame from the lighter stuff that quickly catches on top of the upside-down wood stack. Many thanks.
Does it work as well in wet conditions? It seems like you're throwing away a lot of heat, since it rises, but in good conditions you could afford to and the "set it and forget it" aspect is nice. But in rain does it manage to catch the lower levels before it gets snuffed out?
Damn! Love that duct tape trick. Also love the principle of using what you have, and not necessarily having to be all romantic about it (in terms of trying to be a purist and only using firesteel etc)
if it's raining you need to protect the fire from the incoming rain, i use acontractor bag cut open sides to its maximun surface hung from it's four corners with strings and at least 2 meters/yards height so flames can't burn or melt it. This gives you protection for the fire and colected wood, also thicker wood can get piled near around the fire so it gets dry and can catch fire easy when you need to add more fuel.
Men that are here just because the thought of having to start a fire in wet conditions hit your mind and you needed to have the information to know how to do just because, eventhough you will probably never have to do it lol>>>>
One thing that might be helpful to remember is that when burning larger pieces of wet wood/branches/logs, burn on the ends of the wood, not in the middle. If you burn the end it forces the water out the other end as it burns and dries, but somehow, if you burn the middle of a large branch or log, this doesn't seem to happen.
I love it cuz anytime I go anywhere whether it’s camping or hiking and even on a picnic I always end up with my pockets full small and dried moss, whatever. I guess it’s just habit/best practice cuz you never know.
Dude... 1. You're up early no matter the time zone, & 2. You still read comments from a 2.5 year old video?! I know you're not rockin' a squad, you're a one-man show. How do you find the time?
I love this idea for backpacking. I plan on adding this to my method of petroleum jelly coated cotton balls since it will burn a lot slower and serve as a better starter on the bottom portion,
Harry the survivor man taught me that in the 70s cotton balls in a mm container you can easily put two in your backpack i seen a birchbark tree my favorite fire starter you can put birch bark under wet weather conditions
You don't need any of that stuff. Just split the wet wood and it will be dry on the inside. Get some small pieces of that dry wood, feather it, and the fire will start easily.
Geez, every other comment is a armchair outdoorsman troll. What ever happened to humility? How many of these people have ever actually gone out in the rain and tried this? I tried to “start a fire with a lighter “ in a wet forest and guess what….. that’s why I’m here watching this video. Keep it up brother!
We are now in the rainy season here and I plan on tossing some dry sticks I have out in the rain and try thiz in my fire ring. Practice is practice, right!? Lol
You'd never see a comment like that from me, I'd die in the forest in 1/2 hour (my husband is the outdoors man, I'm an indoor wuss)! I hope to learn something from these videos...just incase. 👍🏻
My friend and I did a fire in a summer downpour for 48 hours straight, flash flood warnings, rain was vicious, we had a major fire going. I added fuel non stop, at one point it was like 4 feet high in the rain.
I went on a RCAF land survival course in Oct 21. I had watched your video maybe a week prior. Your cigars and that triangle of wood really worked. Even with soak wood and kindling. Thanks for the tip!!
During an absolute full downpour, you can save your coal bed by placing two or more large logs on each end of the fire, boxing it in. Lay logs perpendicular across those logs, to cover the fire and coal base. Stack a few more on top to make a "roof" of sorts over your fire. The downpour will drench your "roof" logs, but the water will run off and not get into your coals. Your fire will roast down below, pulling in air and keeping the coals simmering very hot. The wood/water act like a big blanket. The water keeps the roof from igniting and exposing your fire. When the downpours stop or slow down, remove the "roof" and enjoy your scorching hot coals. Stoke that fire up again and be ready to rebuild your "roof" if there's another downpour.
Lol, all these people complaining for some reason. I've never considered burning duct tape. Now I have, and it's another tool in my repertoire for handling whatever life may throw at me in whatever circumstances I may be caught in. The more strategies I have at my disposal, the better. Thanks for this one, my horizon is that much more expanded 👍 Don't be dead set on one solution, people. Be adaptable. Knowledge is power.
I always hear my former Marine Korean War Veteran Infantry officer Boy Scoutmaster yelling in the background when I watch the Corporal’s fire videos, lol. Mr. Swartzenburg was a holy terror about scraping the leaves at least 4-6 feet away from your fire. I was a Boy Scout 50 years ago, and still remember Mr. Swartzenburg. We didn’t have a about Boy Scout “troop.” We were his “platoon.” Each group of 10 boys was a “squad”. Our Boy Scout “Platoon” practiced “close order drill” every meeting. We went out into the woods every month. There was no politics or anything “tactical” about our Boy Scout troop. But Swartzenburg pushed hard to learn land navigation, staring fires, knife/axe safety. We once went on all day cross country backpacking “march” limited to two canteens of water. Thanks Cpl Kelly for bringing back those memories. Thanks also for the great information and all the hard work you do producing such high quality videos.
You are awesome! I'm learning so much from watching your videos. I'm a 65 year old woman and my daughter and I are building up our supply of tools etc. If the need arises we'll know what to do. We are planning to practice these skills. I'm not able to do some of the physical stuff because of disabilities, but my daughter is strong as a bull. Between the two of us we plan to hone up on our skills and have some fun while doing it.
Everyone hating on this cause they didn’t wait long enough in the video for it to rain. Then there’s idiots saying it’s fake rain cause it’s noises but not wet enough. Some of y’all have never been in the woods in the rain apparently. Great tips definitely using this for the SAR team.
Here’s a tip that involves no added expenditures. Save as many toilet paper cardboard rolls as you think you’ll need. Go to your laundry room or even your local laundromat and see if they’ll give you any dryer lint. Take the lint and jam it into the cardboard rolls. You can put a piece of duct tape over each end and use that for starters. Or you can dip each end of the tubes in melt wax left over from your burnt candles and safely store for your next campfire. I’ve done it with the wax and it works. **Good video. 🙂👍🏻
👍so much we can use!!! America's throw alot of useful stuff away😉👍👍👍thanks im starting today December 2021 prepping did my food an medical supplies, hygiene products😎from CHICAGO ❣
I spent a year possum trapping the Ruahine ranges here in NZ a few years back. It got down to -23 deg Celsius that winter as I was basically living at 1100m altitude. Our rainfall averages around 2000-3000mm a year. Pretty wet so I had a fire going most of the time. I've tried a lot of things over the last 50 years and settled on cooking oil. It's cheap and works better than white spirits or inner tubes. Just my 2 cents worth.
Was taught as a kid even if it's raining twigs, branches bark etc. that stick up vertically will be dryer than ones laying or attached to trees horizontally. You can find dry wood almost anytime.
One thing i learned is that always appreciate other people's knowledge. The duct tape fire starter isn't bad coz sometimes you never know what you have or don't in emergency situations and knowing a few methods around something is a life saver. Carrying small sized duct tape isn't a crazy idea when going outdoor anyway coz you can use it to repair tents, clothing or even equipment and now i learned it can start fire, great! Looking forward for more videos from you. Stay safe, stay cool. Cheers.
Lost my paper the other day going in the woods to make a fire. Only had my camo ductape to fix my tent and a lighter. Did this trick and works pretty good honestly. Thanks
Just got back from my overnight backpacking trip here in Georgia it rained all week so I decided to give it a try. Well it worked like a charm. I used gorilla tape and your method 👍. Thank you for the lesson USN Vet Sean
I live and camp in the West of Scotland where we get a lot of North Atlantic rainfall. Most times everything is saturated. It's always hard work to succeed with fire, thanks for the tips.
Not a big fan of burning tape for fire-starting, though it does work. Years ago, an old guy who had worked in the petroleum fields of Texas told me the whole story of 'petroleum jelly' (aka 'Vaseline'), and how it should be considered in the 'duck tape, WD40' legendary status...and showed me how to make 'artificial fatwood' by just using 1/4" cotton rope and soaking it in melted petroleum jelly...showed me TONS of tricks you could do with petroleum jelly to save your life...from 'keeping dirt out of wounds' to eye salve for an injured eye, to even temporary burn ointment until you could get to true 'first aid'...as for fire, just cut some 1-inch sections of 1/4" cotton rope (get a 50-ft roll at the dollar store...just make sure it is '100-percent cotton'), then put in a small metal pot and heat it with a couple of tablespoons of petroleum jelly in it...stir it around, it will soak right into the cotton rope cuttings...take off the heat, let re-gel, and you have HOMEMADE TENDER-QUIK! put it in an old medicine bottle, use to start ANY wood fire! You can also rub the petroleum jelly on dry kindling and start a fire that way...or, in a pinch, just light the tender rope and burn it alone (will burn for 3-5 minutes...enough to heat a half-canteen cup full of water some..). Good thing is, it burns pretty clean, doesn't 'stink' like tape, and doesn't smoke up as bad...ULTIMATE PACKABLE "CHEAP" firestarter!!! Semper Fi, Corporal!
Thank you for the video. Great step-by-step explanation and sound logic and reasoning. My father is a Vietnam War veteran and ex-CIA. With the exception of using duct tape to start it, he said this is how they started camp fires in the jungles of Laos and Thailand. Thanks for sharing!
Cool! I'm surprised that it is possible to have a successful fire with rain coming down on it. Also, like your idea of using the fire to dry out the fire wood - genius.
My favorite place to find dry Tinder and kindling is to find a dead stick about 3 inches thick that is nice and Light. Even if it's wet on the outside, it will be dry in the middle. Even if it is pouring rain, you can take your knife and whittle the wet outside off of it, and Whittle yourself a whole pile of nice dry wood shavings that light in a moment with a small flame
Shawn, all i've got to say that is the best channel out there - no bs, no cooking only, no flex, no hipster bs, no artsy farsty stuff - only cold, hard knowledge. thank you for your effort sir.
Wow never knew you could use duct tape for firestarter. Even an Eagle Scout can learn something new from your videos. I truly appreciate your no bull info. I enjoy the way you go about showing and explaining things in a clean and simple way. Thank you for all you do sir.
I'm pretty much homeless. Thanks I needed this. I'd make a few adjustments. Like the walls. I'd dig up a bit of mud to make those. & the duct tape. It's not an item worth using to burn. Lint from year's of a dryer all compact & sealed away in a waterproof container is my option.
Lol. Now I finally know why I have always instinctively felt a bit weary when I am near someone who is rippin on a lit joint or cig while they are taking clothes out of the dryer. Good luck with your housing situation- been there plenty and I am still not out of the woods completely- you gotta fight on man.
Most underated tool in the woods a BIC lighter! I carry 3 of these in every pack I own, I have put these through the wash several times and they still light no problem. Ferral Rod, bow drill, rubbing sticks together..... or a BIC lighter? If you can carry a ferral rod in the woods why would'nt someone with half brain just carry a BIC lighter.. totally respect primitive fire starting skills. But a lighter just makes way more sense, good video bro.
@@rebecafowler7281 Greetings a BIC lighter will produce roughly 6000 flicks, there are several videos on you tube of how to start a fire once your lighter runs out of fluid. However if you carry 2 or 3 BIC lighters with you when you go out in the field they should be able to get you buy for about 1 1/2 years before they run out of fluid. "BUT" In case they do here is one of the many videos to help you get by, that teaches you how to do it. ua-cam.com/video/qiDGTLDvjpI/v-deo.html
Great tips and technique. I learned the hard way in BS at a young age to make and maintain fires in wet and soaked wood conditions in the northwest. Something I'd add is the process of finding wood that isn't 'as wet' as most stuff. Under some cover of tree or bush, off the ground, etc.
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Wow so good video
Barry Miller ...IF you search the Crpls site Sir you’ll find several bare-bones fire starting videos❗️ As he mentioned UpFront, “...in this video I’ll use what I might find in my pack.” Attention to details is a Must, I’ve found.
Gotta love it. technology has gotten to the point where i can sit on a toilet, have fiber optics stream data right to my phone. all of this technology and human evolution so i can learn how to start a fire lol ....
We need to change that ❤
Disappointing but true realization. I’m in the same boat lol.
Because it wasn’t taught. Heckin’ bamboozled.
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All this good knowledge to survive...and the greatest thought is how you can watch while taking a dump. Lol, get back to work! Lol
My husband and I grew up city kids. Havent ever really camped. Over the last decade or so, we have been trying to prepare more and more. I find your videos easy to understand. And not boring with unnecessary talking. Thank you sir. My family and I appreciate it!
@Smattless Thank you. Would you have any other suggestions? His videos are easy to follow and dont bore me at nauseam. But I am more than open to any new links and videos!
I'm in my 60's and as a boy, growing up in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge mtn.'s, one good tip I always remembered handed down by the ol' timers, was that in wet wooded areas there most always be a dry side of the tree (because storm fronts blow in from one direction) where twigs bark or pine cones can be gathered for kindling , especially around cedars and pines.
I can show ya how to make a waterproof cover that also hides you from inflated, drop es, scopes helicopter 🤓
Praise for your elders and you for passing it along. Was in the situation this week. Didn't consider the direction of the storm.
Most storms in the contiguous US also go from West to East.
People have no idea how valuable this really is.
This is my dads account my names konnor but your fire starting video kept me and my buddy alive in the Oregon woods just wanted to say thank you for the knowledge that comes in your videos
Connor McGregor is that u u son of a
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Finally an outstanding video on making fire in the rain by someone who KNOWS what he's doing :-)
Thank you for this Video. I am 61 years old and burned my face with 3rd degree burns in the past because I used gasoline to get a fire going.
I had a husband that took care of the great outdoor stuff.
And I have been struggling with these types of things since his death in 2007.
Don't let the People that LAUGH at this video deter you from making more videos like this, for People like me that truly WANT TO LEARN this stuff.
I bet some of the People who are hackling your Video don't know even know how to start a fire, but they are to skeered to admit it!
THIS VIDEO IS A BLESSING FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME, thank you again🥰!
I was about to cry trying to start a fire in my fire place. I did your method. Gave up and walked away. It kept burning. I’m adding big pieces now!!! I appreciate you sir!!!
I like your method. Two points:
1) I'm a kayaker. BIC lighters don't work if the flint gets wet; we use "crack" torch lighters...blow water out of the tube and it fires every time.
2) People don't realize that wet wood is only wet on the outside, not the inside. Shave off the bark and it will ignite. Wet bark sucks all the heat from the fire, cooling the wood.
Look under evergreen tree for the best kindlin.
I live in the NW and have firs and pine trees and you can use pitch off a scarred tree . Put that pitch in a pine cone and it flames like gasoline without the explosion ! It will light even the wettest wood . It has saved my ass a couple times !!!
I just spent 10 days in the Sam Houston national forest and it rained a day,then two days solid.I had a sustainable fire going for 4 days solid with soaking wet wood.
I just kept my coal heap really large and fed that sucker pine,pine, pine.
I thought about about your videos and tried putting the techniques to work for me that you have demonstrated to us.
I live on the edge of the Sam Houston.
Yes pine burns wet, its so thin.
Never seen a arrow fire structure before but this makes very good sense to channel the wind and setup the wood to dry with current fire. Very good technique.
Anyone who has tried to start a fire with wet timber understands the difficulty here. Great video Man. Don’t let the haters keep you down. Keep them coming.
I love the way you do you fire lay. I've done a big log in the back and then lay the small sticks over it. Then lift the big stick to create a draft. Your method looks just as effective. I think I will give it a try next time I'm in the woods. I also like the multi uses for the duct tape. Just thinking what you could use it for helps when it's crunch time. I have so much stuff that I forget and then don't use it when I need it. Training in or after a rain is really cool as well. Especially when you have a clear head and no emergency. That way when you end up having to really get a fire going to stop hypothermia you can. Great content as usual. keep it up.
I wish I could post a picture... watched this video as a refresher before leaving on the A.T. New Year’s Day. Got caught in an ice storm. Used the knot concepts to set up shelter in 3 minutes. Used this technique to start a fire in Ice. Everything was soaked and covered in ice within an hour of storm starting. I ended up using 6 pieces of gorilla tape to finally get it going, but THANK YOU! Saved my life.
Wow
From Alaska... had to build a survival fire for myself and 2 other dudes in the bush, hiked in... no special gear... hunckered underneath a large pine during massive rains... everything completely soaked... all wood waterlogged. Just grab a knife or a pack hatchet, make a slice down the bark of a birch tree... rip the bark off in giant rings... instant fire starter that will burn in a hurricane.
i live in the UK so maintaining a fire in the wet is an important skill to have in the bag, great video and simple for the beginner to follow
Me to... the weather in SE London does what it wants, and it usually involves soaking everything.
I always hated when my late dad forces me to lit up a fire when I was a kid.
But now, most of my friend my age today can't even make fire even though they have litghers n stuff...
Thanks dad. Love you always...
My dad was great at building fires and most of my friends can't either, I'm not as good as my dad was but I'm good.
That V shaped foundation is genius. Piling up wood to simply shove over the flame when ready is perfect. Can't wait to try this out!
My Father taught me this many long years ago.
Because he said you never know when you might need to do this.
A great man with a heart of gold.
I learned something new today. Use Duck tape as a fire starter. Thanks!
Duct tape*
Yes ive learned from this man as well… now to teach my boys these bits of backwoods wisdom
I hate when people summarize videos like this. 🤦🏼 You ruin it for others yo. But hey.. Do you. Glad you learned something tho 🔥
@@killamaniac57 of which summary do you refer?
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It never ceases to amaze me how people never create a good firepit or extend their shelter roof to protect their fire on "Naked and Afraid". Their shelters are often lacking in size and quality of construction often being leaky and too damn small. And many of the people on the show claim to be survival instructors or wilderness guides.
And yet you Shawn, go out alone and create a sturdy shelter and a good hot fire. You stay warm, dry and comfortable. I watch your videos because I don't be one of them.
Actually Harry what I was saying was that it amazes me that the people in the show claimed to be survival experts and yet many of them don't appear to have any real skills. And that is why I mentioned this here on this channel because Corporal Kelly does know how to build shelters he knows how to make fires and here he is trying to teach other people and people are very interested in learning from him. There are many different ways to build shelters and build fires but very few of the people on Naked and Afraid seem to know how to do anything
Started a lot of fires, but never really thought about using duct tape. Good video. Thanks for the information
This video was randomly playing just now while I was fast asleep. I could hear back every single word you were saying while dreaming. Incorporating you in the dream, I was worried we could be lost without a compass. You replied when you have enough confidence in yourself, you won't need a compass because you will never be lost. How true! How cool was this video giving me a life lesson while snoring away!
They say cooking a meal for someone is the best thing one can do for another person.
I think teaching a person how to maintain a fire in the rain is on the same level. Thank you!
One item I have in my kit that really has been helpful in making tender is a pencil sharpener. (Was not my idea just can't remember where I picked it up, or I would give the person credit.) When finding twigs that will snap and dry in the center just twist them in pencil sharpener, and keep grinding to you have a nice pile of strips of dry wood shavings. Really helps, just my 2cents🙂.
Kenneth Lovell oh wow that’s pretty genius.
Thanks for sharing that little gem!
Like that verry much.
Great idea. I´ll try that;-)
@Kenneth Lovell What type of pencil sharpener are we looking at. One of those small ones where you turn the pencil, or the ones where you stick in the pencil and roll?
Growing up in northern Canada, my PE teacher took the highschool class out in -20 C weather in winter and we snowshoed out into the bush. He then taught us how to start a fire. BEST CLASS EVER! Many of the same principles shared here in this video...Thanks for sharing.
I don’t think that enough people appreciate or realize just how cool this guy is.
Corporal Corner, thank you so much, the duct / gorilla tape concept is unbelievable, I used it for the 1st time last night and it worked perfectly. This will be my go time start-up process each and every time, my buddies were very impressed, initially they thought I was 'crazy', then all were impressed, thanks again.
I've learned so much from this guy, I like it because he teaches in ways people can understand and he gives you no bullshit knowledge.
When Hurricane Irene came thru NY a few years back, I had been burning wood in my yard during the morning ... it was actually nice in the morning until the rain bands hit around 4pm ... I had such a strong fire going that it was still white hot after midnight and burning away (at least internally) ... I'll definitely consider your methods in the rain next time too
You've undoubtedly saved the live of one person today, and I truly respect that. I'm sure we all do lol
because a person got lost in the forest with a roll of duct tape?
I'm from Wales UK, I'd almost swear we have a enormous rain cloud making factory here. People have been known to point at the sky in wonder when they see a patch of nice blue sky.
I ALWAYS carry a Bic lighter, fire starter blocks and a small candle in my Bergen, that's my fire lighting kit. Enjoyed your video thank you.
Baahaha! That's hilarious about the pointing 😂😂
Hearing a crisp clean snap means the wood on the inside is dry it makes sense yet I never knew this
Had a good rain storm come through today. Tried your technique and it worked so well! Still can’t believe I started AND sustained a fire with wet wood. I have been involved in too many backpacking trips where starting fires were unsuccessful due to rain. Cannot wait to use this skill on trail. Thank you so much!
Nice confirmation! This technique is truly amazing! I never saw this type of arrangement of wood, likewise; very smart!
I don’t comment much but on this video I have too, everyone’s a perfectionist, but no ones willing to produce this quality content with constant reliable information like you have. You clearly explain everything in the video, I don’t understand why people expect you to be attempting to start a fire during Torrential downpour’s, when you should be hunkering down trying to stay dry… I appreciate the videos you make for us!
There is something about building a fire that is a core part of who we are as humans..Every time I build one I think about all the people before me and their struggles to survive. Thank you sir for the awesome lessons and now I know how to build a proper fire in the rain 😎
Same.
I see you UA-cam algorithm. Always predicting what I need to know for the 2020 recession n shit. Thank you.
I learned two things. How to start a fire with wet wood and how to burn my food on the stove behind my back while watching you make a fire. I was kind of wondering how come I was getting the smell of smoke through the TV screen.
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That's too funny 🤣🤣
Funniest comment this month!
I remember attending some sort of weekend long festival or event for campers/hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. It had rained the entire first day and as soon as I got to my spot I started a fire with some dry fat lighter. As it was getting dark the park ranger stopped by and said we were the only ones with a fire going and everyone else was struggling to start a fire. It was getting cold too so I know there were some miserable folks. I usually keep some lighter knot/red pine, whatever you wanna call it, and its saved me many times. Seems like some areas it's hard to find and some places it's all over the place. I try to stock up when I do find it. I never heard of using duct tape until I saw your videos. Great tip, as always, thanks for the content.
Thanks for commenting on this. I was watching the vid and wondering what alternatives to the duct tape I could use if necessary.
Man when I read comments on here, it's amazing at all the ridiculous people that say negative BS and critique every damn thing. Get your own UA-cam channel and do better if u can, Good job on this informative video.
I'm glad I saw this, because before I thought that if it had rained, I just wouldn't be camping for the next few days.
Actually, I used to build all my fires just like you did here. Then one day I saw a youtube vid on the "upside-down" fire. I tried it, and switched to that method immediately. Never went back to the old method. You don't have to keep adding sticks to the upside down fire. You put bigger stuff on the bottom, 3-4 medium sized sticks will do, then at right angles stuff half that size, then again at right angles more stuff about half the thickness of the layer below. Finish with your tinder and a few tiny sticks on the top of the fire just to get it going. The reason you don't have to add sticks to this like you did with your more traditional fire, is that gravity works to your advantage and brings the fire more and larger fuel as it naturally falls towards the bottom layers. You also get a quick hot flame from the lighter stuff that quickly catches on top of the upside-down wood stack. Many thanks.
Does it work as well in wet conditions? It seems like you're throwing away a lot of heat, since it rises, but in good conditions you could afford to and the "set it and forget it" aspect is nice. But in rain does it manage to catch the lower levels before it gets snuffed out?
@@jamesbelshan8839 No, he is using a well known dry fire method it would not work at all in the conditions in the video.
I can also recommend to use pine resin as a fire starter, if you don't wanna burn plastics.
Good shout. I made a bunch of Q-tips/cotton earbuds rolled around in the resin and they make excellent firestarters.
What is there are no pine trees around? Would any tree resin do?
@@Alien2799 you can try I guess, the reason he says pine trees specifically is because the resin/sap is super flammable and volatile
Damn! Love that duct tape trick. Also love the principle of using what you have, and not necessarily having to be all romantic about it (in terms of trying to be a purist and only using firesteel etc)
i love this guy... im totally addicted. 20 videos down, i am on amazon buying storm proof matches... lmao
Kendra O that’s next on the list.
if it's raining you need to protect the fire from the incoming rain, i use acontractor bag cut open sides to its maximun surface hung from it's four corners with strings and at least 2 meters/yards height so flames can't burn or melt it. This gives you protection for the fire and colected wood, also thicker wood can get piled near around the fire so it gets dry and can catch fire easy when you need to add more fuel.
Men that are here just because the thought of having to start a fire in wet conditions hit your mind and you needed to have the information to know how to do just because, eventhough you will probably never have to do it lol>>>>
Inevitable in the UK
Yea we just need to know
So duct tape has yet another trick up its sleeve. I'm shaking my head in respectful awe!
Thank you for all your information. I'm new at this and want to be able to take care of myself, especially with everything going on
One thing that might be helpful to remember is that when burning larger pieces of wet wood/branches/logs, burn on the ends of the wood, not in the middle. If you burn the end it forces the water out the other end as it burns and dries, but somehow, if you burn the middle of a large branch or log, this doesn't seem to happen.
Thanks
Just found your channel
1. Thanks for your service
2. Thanks for the info
3. Subscribed !!!
I love it cuz anytime I go anywhere whether it’s camping or hiking and even on a picnic I always end up with my pockets full small and dried moss, whatever. I guess it’s just habit/best practice cuz you never know.
Lol, "Take a break." Shawn, you crack me up. It hurts my heart to see what UA-cam puts you through. You deserve better, & I wish you all the best.
Dude... 1. You're up early no matter the time zone, & 2. You still read comments from a 2.5 year old video?! I know you're not rockin' a squad, you're a one-man show. How do you find the time?
I love this idea for backpacking. I plan on adding this to my method of petroleum jelly coated cotton balls since it will burn a lot slower and serve as a better starter on the bottom portion,
Harry the survivor man taught me that in the 70s cotton balls in a mm container you can easily put two in your backpack i seen a birchbark tree my favorite fire starter you can put birch bark under wet weather conditions
You don't need any of that stuff. Just split the wet wood and it will be dry on the inside. Get some small pieces of that dry wood, feather it, and the fire will start easily.
Geez, every other comment is a armchair outdoorsman troll. What ever happened to humility? How many of these people have ever actually gone out in the rain and tried this?
I tried to “start a fire with a lighter “ in a wet forest and guess what….. that’s why I’m here watching this video. Keep it up brother!
We are now in the rainy season here and I plan on tossing some dry sticks I have out in the rain and try thiz in my fire ring. Practice is practice, right!? Lol
You'd never see a comment like that from me, I'd die in the forest in 1/2 hour (my husband is the outdoors man, I'm an indoor wuss)! I hope to learn something from these videos...just incase. 👍🏻
@@earthmama9597 , that's a great idea! 😊👍🏻
Corp, this is one of the best, most practical vids on youtube about firemaking in wet conditions.......screw those haters.....
It works!! I just did it last Saturday morning. It took me a few tries but I got it. Thanks bro.✌🏾
I considered myself an amateur at best at getting fires started in adverse conditions.After watching this video I've been extremely hard on myself.
Brilliant! A masterclass by a well trained marine.
My friend and I did a fire in a summer downpour for 48 hours straight, flash flood warnings, rain was vicious, we had a major fire going. I added fuel non stop, at one point it was like 4 feet high in the rain.
I went on a RCAF land survival course in Oct 21. I had watched your video maybe a week prior. Your cigars and that triangle of wood really worked. Even with soak wood and kindling.
Thanks for the tip!!
Look for limbs that haven't fallen off trees, the ones that are dead but still hanging, they usually are dry under the foliage.
During an absolute full downpour, you can save your coal bed by placing two or more large logs on each end of the fire, boxing it in. Lay logs perpendicular across those logs, to cover the fire and coal base. Stack a few more on top to make a "roof" of sorts over your fire. The downpour will drench your "roof" logs, but the water will run off and not get into your coals. Your fire will roast down below, pulling in air and keeping the coals simmering very hot. The wood/water act like a big blanket. The water keeps the roof from igniting and exposing your fire. When the downpours stop or slow down, remove the "roof" and enjoy your scorching hot coals. Stoke that fire up again and be ready to rebuild your "roof" if there's another downpour.
Lol, all these people complaining for some reason. I've never considered burning duct tape. Now I have, and it's another tool in my repertoire for handling whatever life may throw at me in whatever circumstances I may be caught in. The more strategies I have at my disposal, the better. Thanks for this one, my horizon is that much more expanded 👍
Don't be dead set on one solution, people. Be adaptable. Knowledge is power.
I agree, we don't all have to start fires like cavemen, we've advanced and basic things like duct tape and a bic lighter aren't a big deal!
I always hear my former Marine Korean War Veteran Infantry officer Boy Scoutmaster yelling in the background when I watch the Corporal’s fire videos, lol. Mr. Swartzenburg was a holy terror about scraping the leaves at least 4-6 feet away from your fire.
I was a Boy Scout 50 years ago, and still remember Mr. Swartzenburg. We didn’t have a about Boy Scout “troop.” We were his “platoon.” Each group of 10 boys was a “squad”. Our Boy Scout “Platoon” practiced “close order drill” every meeting. We went out into the woods every month.
There was no politics or anything “tactical” about our Boy Scout troop. But Swartzenburg pushed hard to learn land navigation, staring fires, knife/axe safety. We once went on all day cross country backpacking “march” limited to two canteens of water.
Thanks Cpl Kelly for bringing back those memories. Thanks also for the great information and all the hard work you do producing such high quality videos.
You are awesome! I'm learning so much from watching your videos. I'm a 65 year old woman and my daughter and I are building up our supply of tools etc. If the need arises we'll know what to do. We are planning to practice these skills. I'm not able to do some of the physical stuff because of disabilities, but my daughter is strong as a bull. Between the two of us we plan to hone up on our skills and have some fun while doing it.
Definitely practice. It's not as easy as they make it look in these videos, lol
The video that started it all for.me. !!! Best channel on youtube. The dad and friend u never had. Corporal kelly!!!!! We live ya brother
The sound of the rain and fire is very soothing
been making fires for 25 years and this video was still full of great tips! Outstanding!
Everyone hating on this cause they didn’t wait long enough in the video for it to rain.
Then there’s idiots saying it’s fake rain cause it’s noises but not wet enough. Some of y’all have never been in the woods in the rain apparently. Great tips definitely using this for the SAR team.
people are stupid
Here’s a tip that involves no added expenditures. Save as many toilet paper cardboard rolls as you think you’ll need. Go to your laundry room or even your local laundromat and see if they’ll give you any dryer lint. Take the lint and jam it into the cardboard rolls. You can put a piece of duct tape over each end and use that for starters. Or you can dip each end of the tubes in melt wax left over from your burnt candles and safely store for your next campfire. I’ve done it with the wax and it works. **Good video. 🙂👍🏻
👍so much we can use!!! America's throw alot of useful stuff away😉👍👍👍thanks im starting today December 2021 prepping did my food an medical supplies, hygiene products😎from CHICAGO ❣
That "take a break" was so powerfull i took the day off...
And lit a fire 👍😆👍
Perfect video for my high school homeschool survival class! Thanks!
I spent a year possum trapping the Ruahine ranges here in NZ a few years back. It got down to -23 deg Celsius that winter as I was basically living at 1100m altitude. Our rainfall averages around 2000-3000mm a year. Pretty wet so I had a fire going most of the time. I've tried a lot of things over the last 50 years and settled on cooking oil. It's cheap and works better than white spirits or inner tubes. Just my 2 cents worth.
Was taught as a kid even if it's raining twigs, branches bark etc. that stick up vertically will be dryer than ones laying or attached to trees horizontally. You can find dry wood almost anytime.
One thing i learned is that always appreciate other people's knowledge. The duct tape fire starter isn't bad coz sometimes you never know what you have or don't in emergency situations and knowing a few methods around something is a life saver. Carrying small sized duct tape isn't a crazy idea when going outdoor anyway coz you can use it to repair tents, clothing or even equipment and now i learned it can start fire, great!
Looking forward for more videos from you. Stay safe, stay cool. Cheers.
Vaseline and cotton balls
@@southerninfidel3141 I'll give that a try. Pre-soak a few and pack in small zip lock plastic bag. Easy to carry also. Thanks
Lost my paper the other day going in the woods to make a fire. Only had my camo ductape to fix my tent and a lighter. Did this trick and works pretty good honestly. Thanks
Just got back from my overnight backpacking trip here in Georgia it rained all week so I decided to give it a try. Well it worked like a charm. I used gorilla tape and your method 👍. Thank you for the lesson
USN Vet
Sean
I like your phrase about raining and training. There's a lot to that.
Cotton balls coated with petroleum jelly do really good also. Keep them in a watertight bag or container and it's always just a flame away from a fire
I live and camp in the West of Scotland where we get a lot of North Atlantic rainfall. Most times everything is saturated. It's always hard work to succeed with fire, thanks for the tips.
Not a big fan of burning tape for fire-starting, though it does work. Years ago, an old guy who had worked in the petroleum fields of Texas told me the whole story of 'petroleum jelly' (aka 'Vaseline'), and how it should be considered in the 'duck tape, WD40' legendary status...and showed me how to make 'artificial fatwood' by just using 1/4" cotton rope and soaking it in melted petroleum jelly...showed me TONS of tricks you could do with petroleum jelly to save your life...from 'keeping dirt out of wounds' to eye salve for an injured eye, to even temporary burn ointment until you could get to true 'first aid'...as for fire, just cut some 1-inch sections of 1/4" cotton rope (get a 50-ft roll at the dollar store...just make sure it is '100-percent cotton'), then put in a small metal pot and heat it with a couple of tablespoons of petroleum jelly in it...stir it around, it will soak right into the cotton rope cuttings...take off the heat, let re-gel, and you have HOMEMADE TENDER-QUIK! put it in an old medicine bottle, use to start ANY wood fire! You can also rub the petroleum jelly on dry kindling and start a fire that way...or, in a pinch, just light the tender rope and burn it alone (will burn for 3-5 minutes...enough to heat a half-canteen cup full of water some..). Good thing is, it burns pretty clean, doesn't 'stink' like tape, and doesn't smoke up as bad...ULTIMATE PACKABLE "CHEAP" firestarter!!!
Semper Fi, Corporal!
If it ain't raining we ain't training. Outstanding video brother
Think of how many lives your videos probably have and will save.. good stuff man.. thanks (:
Thank you for the video. Great step-by-step explanation and sound logic and reasoning. My father is a Vietnam War veteran and ex-CIA. With the exception of using duct tape to start it, he said this is how they started camp fires in the jungles of Laos and Thailand. Thanks for sharing!
Cool! I'm surprised that it is possible to have a successful fire with rain coming down on it. Also, like your idea of using the fire to dry out the fire wood - genius.
Thank you for sharing the fact that cargo tape can be used as a fire starter. And economical as well 😊
I learned something today. Thank you for teaching me about the duct tape to make a fire in wet conditions. That was 🔥
Thanks again Corporal!! Always learning from you. And thanks for your service!
My favorite place to find dry Tinder and kindling is to find a dead stick about 3 inches thick that is nice and Light. Even if it's wet on the outside, it will be dry in the middle. Even if it is pouring rain, you can take your knife and whittle the wet outside off of it, and Whittle yourself a whole pile of nice dry wood shavings that light in a moment with a small flame
Made my tape 20 inches. Damn I gotta start over
Got this recommended to me by UA-cam. I am hooked. Useful content also.
Shawn, all i've got to say that is the best channel out there - no bs, no cooking only, no flex, no hipster bs, no artsy farsty stuff - only cold, hard knowledge. thank you for your effort sir.
Wow never knew you could use duct tape for firestarter. Even an Eagle Scout can learn something new from your videos. I truly appreciate your no bull info. I enjoy the way you go about showing and explaining things in a clean and simple way. Thank you for all you do sir.
I'm pretty much homeless. Thanks I needed this. I'd make a few adjustments. Like the walls. I'd dig up a bit of mud to make those. & the duct tape. It's not an item worth using to burn. Lint from year's of a dryer all compact & sealed away in a waterproof container is my option.
I don't know what your situation is, but stay safe.
Lol.
Now I finally know why I have always instinctively felt a bit weary when I am near someone who is rippin on a lit joint or cig while they are taking clothes out of the dryer.
Good luck with your housing situation- been there plenty and I am still not out of the woods completely- you gotta fight on man.
Saving dryer lint since I first heard about that tip. Lots of stuff we normally throw away comes in handy!
Most underated tool in the woods a BIC lighter! I carry 3 of these in every pack I own, I have put these through the wash several times and they still light no problem. Ferral Rod, bow drill, rubbing sticks together..... or a BIC lighter? If you can carry a ferral rod in the woods why would'nt someone with half brain just carry a BIC lighter.. totally respect primitive fire starting skills. But a lighter just makes way more sense, good video bro.
What happenens when they run out
@@rebecafowler7281 Greetings a BIC lighter will produce roughly 6000 flicks, there are several videos on you tube of how to start a fire once your lighter runs out of fluid. However if you carry 2 or 3 BIC lighters with you when you go out in the field they should be able to get you buy for about 1 1/2 years before they run out of fluid. "BUT" In case they do here is one of the many videos to help you get by, that teaches you how to do it. ua-cam.com/video/qiDGTLDvjpI/v-deo.html
Great tips and technique. I learned the hard way in BS at a young age to make and maintain fires in wet and soaked wood conditions in the northwest. Something I'd add is the process of finding wood that isn't 'as wet' as most stuff. Under some cover of tree or bush, off the ground, etc.
"fire loves chaos"
that is the most metal thing i have ever heard you say