Heres my answer to those numerous comments about this being galvanized = Galvanization has to surpass 750 degrees F. before it starts to melt, it needs to surpass 1,600 to release Zinc fumes. No campfire can reach them temps, if campfires got that hot it would be melting everyones aluminum cookware. I doubt its unsafe when used like this but its tough to post about this on any forum blog or video because people freak out and wont listen at all. It aint like we are welding and melting it, just having a fire in it.
Hey, Dave. Folks are being very reactionary and know-it-all because of another guy's recent video that was being posted on UA-cam recommendations during the last 3-4 days along with yours and other bushcrafters. That guy made MANY mistakes, set fire to several things, and did make himself sick from what he did. There were lengthy dissertations by a guy who works with metals who kept explaining to everyone what the bushcrafter's errors were, which included the metal coated plastic tubbing for dryers as his ventilation for the smoke from the fire he made for his dutch oven. That bushcrafter thanked the metallurgist guy, but also poopooed any responsibility if anyone copied what he did in the video which was experimental. If anyone imitated him, it is their dumb luck if they get sick or die. Very uncouth! I think the better part of wisdom and valor would be to completely remove the video. But he hasn't. So, the issue isn't what you are doing, honey. It's all about what that guy did, and now folks are trolling for who they can enlighten. You're my favorite bushcrafter, dear friend. I have more of your videos saved to my channel than anyone else's. Have fun and be safe. God bless you and Nick. Hugs, Linda Lee
Reallybigmonkey1, thank you for the statistics, I've seen people use galvanized in homemade smokers and dehidraters and wondered. I'm still leaning towards stainless steel, but galvanized is back in the running for some parts. When I'm shopping for racks, besides the price, how can I tell stainless racks from cheaper chromed racks? Love your videos. xoxo from Arizona.
David, something you said in this video that spoke directly to me was, "Do it while you are still young and able, before you get too old". I'm now 67 years old with bone cancer. I can't do this now and it's killing me! I watch your videos as well as others and am full of regret; regret that I didn't spend my life in THIS manner more often. I was too busy running after the "beautiful people" by night and after the "money" by day. Sure, I went fishing and hunting a few times, but didn't do enough of THIS. If you are young and healthy and reading this, please do yourself a BIG favor: Get out there in nature by yourself more often.
Very very well said my friend. When I was a very young man, I had a great influence by the old dudes I camped with that were basically my mentors. Both of them had jobs they hated, family problems and money issues but they were completely free and reenergized when out in the wilderness. One of them told me his motto in life was "You only get one life and its up to you as to how you live it"
Reallybigmonkey1 Must have been really neat growing up around those two men. (I remember you saying one was called "Flathead" but can't remember the other man, sorry.) They certainly left their legacy of bushcraft in you for it's is still obvious today. All the best David.
i would have loved to have had internet and you tube when i was in my 20's, which was in the 70's, i would have loved to have tried all this, but i'm 66 now, so all i can do is watch and enjoy his video, which i do immensely,
David, I'm a retired respiratory therapist. I have worked on a lot of folks in my life that have elevated CO levels. I can tell you that you practice safe bushcraft from everything I have seen so far. Keep the videos coming.
I LOVE hearing that man! Throughout all my years on youtube I have been constantly accused of killing and or endangering everyone with my set ups. Ive used em and still here! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
"We're all gonna get old one day so you don't wanna look back and regret what you've done"! Man.. truer words were never spoken. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your videos, humor and spirit. Glad you're here man...sincerely. I enjoy you and your lessons immensely.
The only people that have issues. With anything you show. Are the haters that are mad because they never thought of it. Again another great design and detail. Keep them coming. Thanks bro enjoyed it.
Barry Koch I hear ya brother, I do have quite a few haters for different reasons but I assume a lot of it is jealousy. Oh well, I do my thing. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching Barry
When I was a boy my Dad had three 24x36 US ARMY Truck Tarps. They were canvas, green of course, and they were waterproof. You could actually build a giant canoe frame or such and they could be the hull. We had a camp we used every year for deer season, at one end the ground was 2 feet higher than the other and there was a 15-20 foot granite faced boulder with 6-8 inch cedars growing in the cracks and crevices of the stone. He would use ropes tied and woven from those cedars out to ponderosa pines around the camp, like a giant spider web. The tarps would go up and over and be tied off around, providing a large camp area about 30' wide and and down the slight slope about 60' long. The "ceiling" was about 7'-8' high. There were 4 heavy duty park service tables that lined up down the middle. There was always a fire pit up next to the granite face and the smoke if any usually went up the face and out the peak up through the cedars on top. The rock was a broken/fractured away so the the top of the rock overhung the fire pit by about 2'. That setup would stay up on that camp from August to November even when we weren't up there. Other hunters and families would use the shelter in their own ways, and the Forest Service would control/service it during the season. We did that for twelve years of my life. No one ever stole anything and everyone shared. The Boy Scouts used it (I was a Scout) for camporees and base camp for hikes etc. I miss those days... I just cringe when I think of these plastic things we call tarps nowadays. Of course NO ONE is gonna "backpack" in even one 24x36 ARMY tarp.We did use horses and mules several times up in the high Sierras on two week long bear trips. I enjoy your videos, thanks so much for sharing with us.
+Randall Parker Man that is one very cool story! Thanks for sharing it. And that sounds like a really cool shelter! I agree that these thin modern tarps arent much when it comes to heat n fire. You have to be real careful with them. Take care and Thanks for watching Randall
I enjoy the way your mind works; you're like a combination between a "good-ole-boy" and "Renaissance man". Thanks for teaching me all this interesting stuff.
Reallybigmonkey1 I agree! You remind me of my youngest son. I call him 'Renaissance Man'! He taught himself to blacksmith and can make damascus blades and chain-mail.
David I love your creative videos. I am 66 now and have several bug-out bags ready to go but I seldom have any energy to go there. As my dad used to say, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." So your final words fit me perfectly. God bless David.
+Jack Jackson Thanks Jack, Im so happy you like the videos Brother. I hear ya on the get up and go got up and went. The older I get the more tired and lazy I am. LOL. Thats still no reason to not be prepared with a few bags. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend
You are a genius! I have been binge watching just your videos and you are AMAZING in what you come up. And just with common man materials. I cannot compliment you enough!! You are the best channel out there in my book. I cannot get enough of watching your videos. You share all of your knowledge without expecting anything in return other than passing on your knowledge to others. That SIR makes you a great man in my book!! Rare and few are people such as you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
Thanks Tony, I'm glad you like what all I do so much! I love doing this stuff and I love knowing I can spread a little positivity in such a negative world. Take care and Thanks for watching
I just found this one and truly enjoyed it. That final thought you had at the end is so true. I am now old and disabled and can no longer do and enjoy those kind of outdoor trips. That is why your videos are so important to me. THANKS again.
Randy Musick Thank you Randy, I'm glad you liked it. Sorry to hear you cant get out anymore and do this stuff. Im glad to hear I can bring a little outdoor fun to you at home. Take care now my friend.
67i really love your videos. they are so fun to watch. i love sleeping out with nature too. i am a vet so i kn. the outdoors. your an insperation dave keep them videos coming. thank -you for your time. im 60 yrs, old and i still do it too. god bless.
Ronnie Land Thanks Ronnie, I'm glad you like the vids. Isnt it great sleeping in the outdoors and enjoying the freedom? Thank you for being a vet and protecting our freedoms brother. More vids to come, take care and God Bless Ronnie.
thank-you david for caring enough to share your wisdom. you and nick really do a great job. keep it up. your apreciated more than you know, god bless you both. be watching for your next video. my friend'
I am glad to see you back on regularly. Your vids are far better than most others out there. I know they do their best. I think its just a personality thing. You have a gift and you like people. You like to share and ask for nothing in return. Thanks for taking the time. I'm a big fan.
Man I can't get enough of your video's! Its nice to see somebody showing shelters, and gear that you don't have to spend 1000's of dollar's on. Some of these guys spend big $$$ on tents, and hammocks, sleeping bags etc, I like the way you do things, because its sometimes hard to spend the big bucks on high end gear. Thanks a lot, from John
+JJw650 jones Thanks John, Im glad you liked it. I hear ya man. Im not rich and never will be. I like to show and use stuff that anyone can. Thanks for watching.
That's awesome Dave. As in proverbs the speaker said " Lord , don't give me so little that I'm tempted to steal, but not so much that I forget about you. Give me such as is sufficient for me ". I would strongly encourage you still to pursue it for the lives it will save, especially for novice , amateur, campers, hikers, even experienced outdoors people. You can donate any money, better yet use it for R&D, Outdoor camps & training. Not trying to tell you how to run your life, but do hope you fully realize how valuable your idea is. God bless.
Another Great Video. Cool Idea. I can't wait tell Spring This Missouri Weather is Crazy. Yesterday Morning its was 8 degrees this weekend it going to get in the 60's. Wish I didn't work weekends.
***** Thanks Marlon, Im glad you liked it. We have the same weather here too brother. It got down to 27 last night and it will be 62 saturday. Good hearing from you man
LadyJoJoDmn Thanks JoJo, I'm glad you liked it. How very true, some people are bored and void of life no matter what you show them. Good hearing from you again my friend.
Great camping experience. A lot of good information that I can use. Reminds me of my National Guard days when we camped in the desert and lived in tents with diesel stoves. The stove pipe stuck out through the tent . At the tent top, the stove pipe was sheltered with non burnable material. Thank you !!!! - - - Key Man
It's good to see you! I get to laugh with a friend and go on nite-over with another genius invention. Life doesn't get better for a 71 year old. I was thinking about the stove and tent and thought I'd put in my two cents. The idea for a couple of guy wires and paracord is worth considering because of the winds and rain where live. I think I'd add a small tripod for the foot of the tent for my gear. There it is $.02. Can't wait for the next video, Clark and Virginia
Maybe he could drill a couple of holes into the ends of a strip of leather and have that against the pipe instead of the paracord so that if the stovepipe got hot enough to melt the paracord it'd need to burn through a strip of leather first.
David, thank you so much for showing the way you set up your camp.... love the fireplace/stove. You have a Great sense of humor and a good way of explaining things. Good ideas.... stay safe...
Great video David it is good to see you making them again. As always your videos are informative and entertaining. Keep them coming and look forward to the next one my friend.
Great video I love your sense of humor. You can't take life to seriously or it takes the fun out of it. There are a few things that you are missing. You need a good dog and some beer and a lake. I thought I would say hi from Vancouver Canada. take it easy and I hope you make more videos.
+Bill P Thank you Bill! I'm glad you liked it my friend. Yep, ya gotta laugh and have fun with life before it passes you up. The beer would make the laughing unbearable and my dog would go jump in the lake to get away from it, LOL. Take care my friend and Thanks for watching
Glad to see you back in the woods, my friend. Appreciate the design concepts in this fireplace. Especially with off-the-shelf components that don't require welding, cutting torches and the like. Simple tools that most folks already have or can borrow from a friend/neighbor. Appreciate all the other design concepts sprinkled throughout your presentation. Many of which can be used with or without incorporating the fireplace. Camo clothespins.... :-) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the effort it took to bring this video to us. Thumbs up.
Oldtimer Lee Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Lee. I'm going to try and not show as much fancy stuff in the future and a lot more cheaper common found items.
dave you never cease to amaze me bro, thats is one very cosy shelter. i think your right about the logs being a quick way to get off the floor. clothes pegs are cool too (especially green ones) lol - simple and lightweight, perfect. thanks so much for taking the time to share these ideas on being comfortable in the woods, hats off to you you buddy you take care and thanks again darren
funkyprepper Thanks Darren ! I'm glad you liked it and its always good hearing from ya man. So far, that log bed is the fastest way of sleeping a little off the ground. As far as cozy, this is a good sleep but in my next vid, I have the fireplace modified and its going into a "Flathead Frame Shelter" Now its probably the most cozy of all winter shelters I know! Stay tuned brother!
Reallybigmonkey1 I know losing all the work on that Flathead Frame Shelter video was disappointing, but you've really made me curious. I hope you'll go through it in detail at some point. Cheers!
DilloTex Losing all that work was bad, I also lost a camera then after this, I got a severe back injury. Oh well, enough excuses, LOL. I promise the next video will be a detailed full build of Flatheads Shelter frame. Stay tuned my friend!
Hey Dave, I love all your videos and this one is no exception. Please keep posting for those of us who find you entertaining, insightful and just plain fun. Thanks
Great to see you back outside again Dave. It may be worthwhile anchoring the top of the pipe to the tree with a length of fencing wire or coat hanger wire. Just in case it gets windy. You don't want that stove pipe falling on you when you are asleep.
Hawkie67 Ive never had this one fall over but anchoring it is a good idea. It doesnt look it but its actually bottom heavy. The tarp kinda slows down the wind but I never have any kind of fire in a shelter when high winds are expected.
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this video. I'm glad to be learning this outdoor stuff. I've never gone camping or anything like that, but I'd like to do it at least once. I think it will be a lot of fun.
Yazid Ali Thanks Yazid, I'm glad you liked it. Thats great youre interested in the outdoors, start with a tent in cold weather and get out and enjoy it, you may get addicted to it and even move into some odd shelter building one day. Thats when the real fun begins! Take care my friend.
Awesome Dave! I'm gonna give this one a try this week. I think I might come off the vent pipe with a foot of wire in a few directions and connect some cordage to it. That way I can tie it off to stakes or trees so the wind don't blow it over. I'm gonna try to find some good stuff that isn't galvanized to build the fire place. Keep up the great work, Dave. And thanks!
Jamie Hitt Sounds great Jamie! Ive never had any problems with this falling or blowing over but some safety wire is a very god idea. You can also drill holes in the bottom and stake it down. I never use this or any fire in high winds. I used all galvanized because whenever I used uncoated steel it would rot away in one season. Good luck with it brother!
This is brilliant! Here's an idea! To ensure you don't forget or accidentally lose your screws and Wingnuts, why not put them in the loose pieces screw together so that they will be there when you begin the assembly. You won't have to Fumble through your bags to find them. By the way, love this video! The best means to heat ever! I am a seventy-five-year-old granny! Our family used to go camping and fishing in the Minnesota lakes when I was a girl and this brings me back! May God bless you and your family!
Comment at about 13:26: Dave, for a second there, I thought you were gonna give us the plumber's-eye view of your behind. But you being you, you anticipated the situation, prepared for it, and protected us all from the over-exposure to the Georgia moon. Thanks, Dave! lol
Fantastic little camp set up. Neat that it's all contained on you and it's like a little cabin in the woods. I'm going to build one of those to use even if I don't have it in the shelter with me. A small fire can put out a lot of heat if contained properly. Thanks for the great video and good to see the old Warlock out with you again. It's been a while.
mobiltec Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. Man, you are the first commenter that hit it right on the head about a contained fire. An open fire looses heat in all directions and this one directs the heat out front and, you get the heat off the metal assembly like a sync. You are very versed in fire usage. I love that Warlock the more I use it. Take care brother.
sure is good to see you again...... out of alll my bushcraft guys i subscribed to ...... your number one out of 15+ channels...... love your vids.... big thumbs up from texas
Awesome vid Dave!! I like this one better than the one with the carbon fiber cloth chimney that melted! LOL Your ideas are simply the best! I will try to make this to have in case of a bugout situation that requires an extended stay in the outdoors. Hopefully we won't ever need it for that. This fire place should be VERY versatile and work with a wide variety of shelters. I love how the fire can't be seen from the outside, makes it much more stealthy. THX and keep the ideas coming. Jerry
Jerry Morris Thanks Jerry, Im glad you liked it. LOL, I hate them melted shelters too! Sounds cool you want to make one, try and tailor your kit to fit inside it or around it. Im pretty sure this set up will work with almost any winter shelter. It can be quite stealthy when used with a camo tarp.
Like the others said glad you're back missed you when you were gone for those few months you have unique way of doing things. Not like the cookie cutters I've learned a lot from you can make me laugh with some of the crazy things you do and yeah I remember the Dakota fire pit lol ;-)
dragonqueen Im always happy to be back. One thing I guess I'll never be, a cookie cutter kinda guy. I have my own weird way of doing stuff, lol. I doubt any of my friends will forget the ole Dakota pit, hee hee. Thanks for watching my friend
Great seeing you again! Great video and thanks for going into all the detail on building the stove! That is a very clever idea and a nice way to stay warm & cozy! See you next time! Thanks
I like this concept , little grill wire for cooking can be added easy , Your optimism and your positive attitude are the best. Greatings from UK Thanks
This might be a dumb idea but when you do something like this you should bring one of those battery operated carbon monoxide thingumajig and show the people that it does not go off, that way the nay sayers can stop. Love your videos keep them coming.
Wow Dave! You know how to camp in style! Not sure if i can make the fireplace but ill give it a try. Id love to take this to the Smokies! Take care my friend and keep the videos coming.
***** Thanks Terri, I'm glad you liked it. I always try to camp in comfort. Give it a try, it doesnt have to win a beauty contest, lol. It just has to hold a fire. Thanks for watching my friend.
I don't care if you videos are 10 minutes or 10 hours, they are the best. I always end up watching them several times. Not quite as skilled with the tools ad you are, but love all the great ideas. Thank you for all you do. Stay safe. p.s. The cat is awesome.
Richard R. Webb Thanks Richard! I'm glad you liked it and its always good to hear the long length is enjoyed. I couldnt make short if I tried. I love talking too much. LOL. That cats my outdoor pal.
Thank you for another great video. Very informative and enjoyable as usual! Best portable chimney I've seen. I would simply anchor it with steel safety wire for peace of mind. Please keep these videos coming. No one does it like you do. Thanks again.
+Edwin Torres Youre very welcome Edwin and Im happy you liked it. You cant get more simple than a chimney made out of store bought parts. I added some eay anchors in another vid if you wanna take a look. ua-cam.com/video/r5Zjg7stYKA/v-deo.html
That is a Cool little fireplace and we had no tent fires !!! You and us will never forget that Thanks for your comments at the end If somebody feels it's not safe for them then please don't build one
not2fast4u2c Thanks Brother! I'm glad you liked it. Oh no man, I'll never forget that fire! I told everyone about in the video about if they felt it not being safe and yet Ive already gotten at least 40 comments so far saying its gonna fall over or the wind will blow it over. Its never fallen over on me. I guess Im gonna be called Dangerous Dave from here on out. LOL. Take care brother and thanks for the continued support.
isn't that neat! I really like the concept behind the shelter. For me the winner is the cost of the set up. Your stove was inexpensive, the tarp and bed was inexpensive and the fact it is it's own pack is great. I was thinking.....i know watch out! Haha you might pile up some dirt around the bottom of the stove. I would seal it off and anchor it a bit. Awesome man! Thanks for sharing. Take care and I'll see you on the trail -Chris
Windham Woodcraft LOL, it is neat brother! Cheap and DIY is a bonus. I have piled dirt and rocks all around in the past for stability and sealing purposes. Sometimes I just get lazy. LOL. Be good brother Chris and Thanks for watching.
You know brother I like your videos very much I think people will criticize anything that anyone does so don't even worry about them people and keep doing your thing there are a lot of people who like what you do. This is one of the best fire places that I personally have seen. Thank you for all of your videos.
Brother Dave.. thanks for your time and effort with your videos. I had fun, I did learn something and had a blast watching. But you hit the nail on the head with " get off the couch, get out from the TV and enjoy life while you can".
Great idea as always, brother!! Man, you got some ideas and the skills to make them into reality... thanks for sharing and for entertaining us lol)) God bless you, brother))
WooHoo Hey David! Lovin' the stove and pack. As far as foolin' around, here in California one could be fallin' down the mountain and get saved by that awesome pack!! LOL You're gonna die from not havin' enough Fun in the Woods!! That was great fun, keep doin' what ya do, brother!! Good seein' ya!
I've been watching your videos for quite a while now, and I have to say this is always one of my favorites. Lightweight, compact, and serves a useful/necessary purpose. We need more smart ingenuity like this.
Actually, I have absolutely no time to watch an one-hour video. I like your ideas and your humor. Finally, I've seen almost the whole video (-: Greets from Switzerland Felix
If you have no time for a one hour video, then just fast forward through it and pick out the parts you wanna watch. Come back on a rainy snowy day to watch all. :)
Really like the testing and inventing and you're so right, one day, you'll be old, have some stories and memories worth talking about! Good video, always like them
Hi Dave, I’m a retired machinist with my own shop like you and now just doing my own thing. In my younger days I did lots of camping, “bush crafting”, mostly solo. “I like being alone”. I really enjoy your approach and talents in respect to shop prototype work and all of your outdoor excursions, brings back great memories. Just my suggestion but don’t change anything in your videos! Its one thing to be a good machinist but having your creativity is inspiring. Your great sense of humor makes for a lot of fun while getting your points across. Keep up the great work oh! Keep the videos long, don’t rush through them!!!!
Walter Hasselman We are a lot alike then brother! Always god to hear from a fellow machinist. We usually all think alike. Im glad you like what I do and it brings back memories. Nothing beats being in the woods. Take care Walter.
Very nice idea and as always very useful. I have got inspired by your video, and went overnight the last weekend in -3F with my little portable stove. It worked nicely, but some modifications needs to be done. I just uploaded the video. Thank you and take care brother. M.S.T.
Great idea im going to save this and try it i like this idea its original and no one has thought of doing it this way before so good. Dont worry about the negative assholes there are so many negative people know there just lost souls, your a sweetie.
risingsun49 Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and gonna give it a shot. Its cheap and quite simple. I try my best to ignore the A holes but sometimes, they just drive me nuts. LOL. Thanks for watching.
Dude!!!, lol Hey man, i have to say i feel very lucky this morning. I seen you released a video. I recently purchased a playstation 3, which allows me to watch youtube on my widescreen tv. So hell ya, i get to watch your video on a widescreen tv. Sweeet lol . I am loving the fireplace, i may have to make one for my semi perm shelter i made . The way you set up your web gear, that is how i attach my sleeping bag and sleeping pad , when i go camping. I have two nylon straps that i put around the bag and pad and tighten it up, so it sits on your back like a back pack and all my gear is in my butt pack and side pouches. The reason i got the webgear is from watching your vids a couple years ago, i wanted to try it. I love it alot better then a back pack. I find a knife and a bow saw, can be all you need for building a shelter. I rather use a saw then an axe any day for that task.I agree,raised bed is the way to go for sure and it dont take much, good advice bro.I like the shelter man, looks warm for sure. thanks for sharing and always look forward to your Vids Dave, take care of yourself. If you want something to watch check out my new series I am doing with windham woodcraft. here is a link man to the playlist. ua-cam.com/play/PLJKL0AIHUCiRJnyjy20RhnmgUDwaSRqBY.html
Hello Tony yes your right, altho i have watched videos on my tv and netflix, with a laptop hooked to my tv. i dont like fooling with the laptop. I use my desk top and its to far from the tv. Thanks for the info, but i'm loving the ps3, just turn it on and instant access. I never leave my lap top hooked to the tv,Thanks bro for commenting.
Have you considered a flexible length of flu ducting that you could bend out further from the tarp and perhaps even hook it to a tree? The kind that's like a slinky spring. I think it may add support, it'll get it up higher and be easier to transport. Maybe?
Another quality video, with nice ideas I've never seen anywhere else. This one will be hard to try, but at least I know it's feasible, and in case of need, I'll have the knowledge. Thanks for sharing!
Oh great.. more stuff to build !!! And I'm only halfway done with my reflector oven haha Great video. You sure hit the nail on the head about getting older.. I'm 63 and still learning. Not ready to settle down in front of the TV yet .
Rick Wallace I agree Rick! Im sure theres a few that havent got a clue about heat fires or shelters. Sounds great youre gonna try it bro! Good luck man.
A lot of clever ideas put together making a good heated shelter that seems to be light weight to carry. Following your basic ideas anyone could make adjustments necessary depending on weather conditions. Thanks for doing the video, enjoy seeing you laugh about things along the way!
Ollie Berry Thank you Ollie , Im glad you liked it. Yes, any or all of these elements can be used or modified to suit anyone idea of a good practical heated shelter. Thanks for watching my friend
ghosthonda Im glad you liked it bro. Sorry, I didnt have any dimensions, I figured out years ago how the pieces fit by making a set of cardboard templates that fit then Ive transferred them over the years to the new sets Ive made. You just have to get a 6 X 12 Register and make sides and back to fit.
Reallybigmonkey1 hey dave great video man thank you very much for taking the time to show us some great ideas and shelter options . Me and my son used one of your shelter's from one of your other videos a tipi style, Using 5 small tree's rope together and wrapped the tarp around them then put a small tarp in for a ground sheet work great and had a blast . Have you ever used donkey tape instead of rope it's a lot lighter and very strong? Thanks for the video's dave atb Jam
Jam Thebushcraftman Thanks Jam, I'm glad you liked it bro. I know exactly the Teepee you mentioned. Mine looked weird on video because the trees werent just right. With the right positioned trees, its an awesome shelter. I had heard of muletape but havent used it much till recently. My friend Randy gave me some and I love it! I will probably start using more of it in my videos soon.
goodness gracious I've missed you!!!! I'm am so glad you posted a video again! I pray it's the first of many to come!!!!! Great concept as usual! thanks for the video!!!
Reallybigmonkey1 just out of curiosity, where did you get the bungee cord on the vest I like that idea a lot. I have been using rope to tie all of my bags together to go camping and sometimes I make the knots so well even I have a hard time untying the rope.
I have a suggestion. Bury the base of the fireplace that will force the air to draw from the front side of the fireplace. Also it will act like a mass heater heating the dirt. Also, I would use that welders blanket to wrap your pipe just in case a wind blows the tarp against the pipe. there are always ways to improve things. with enough improvements you have a home away from home.
+mark barry I have stuck it in the mud before and it works well, I use rocks for if the ground is questionable for a fire spreading. I do like your idea on the welders blanket wrap. I havent thought of trying that yet. Thanks for the idea and Thanks for watching Mark.
Reallybigmonkey1, you could sew the welder's blanket onto the pipe ahead of time to make it less fiddley when you get on location. Having the pipe covered would also offer some protection going in or out of the shelter. xoxo from Arizona.
@@suzisaintjames You would lose the heat radiating off the stack and make the exhaust that much hotter yet. The door would be opposite the the stoves end........Forty below fahrenheit Montana Bushcrafter (you get one night to get it right).
I LOVE this set up!!! what a nifty fireplace!!! you used ducting pieces for the chimney, what did you use for the side pieces? did you have to bend and cut metal into these pieces? do you cook on this fireplace or would that require another little fire? I love this, you really are the most creative survivalist I have seen yet, thank you so much for showing.
avonleanne Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Yes, ducting pieces for the top and the sides were homemade. I made cardboard templates years ago then transferred them to sheet metal which I cut out and bent with pliers and 2x4s. I dont cook with this fireplace, I just use it for heating the shelter, I cook outside on another fire. I have a modified version of this fireplace for cooking. I'll show it in my next video. Stay tuned my friend!
will do! thanks for the clarification....I have to say I am so amazed at the genius people like you have!!! the rest of us don't sit and figure out how stuff is made, we just buy it! lol....thank goodness for people like you! Look forward to watching and learning more from you my friend, take care.
Ive been watching a lot of different bushcrafters trying out their new tents & bags & stoves & all their other equipment .Wanted to thank you so much for keeping camping fun & basically cheap . Ive seen others show off sponsored equipment costing a fortune to some one like me & theres no way Id dare allow myself to set that stuff up without cringing at the thought of getting it dirty or God forbid a hole or melted spot in it .Ive done most of my camping close to home & still far enough in the woods to where I m not in my back yard which Ive not been ashamed of doing either But still !!!! . Im out there to basically enjoy being under the stars even if Im in a tent & cold as crap . Then cooking a quick meal for my dinner & a nice big breakfast over the campfire then go back home when I feel its time to . Over night or a week away . Ive read some of the comments bout the galvanized . Ive used it before & no problems but I have recently been using the hi temp paint on the inside & outside anymore . Cost bout $3 a can . But still if I had my druthers Id follow the way you do it & go out & have fun & enjoy my camping time . Thanks again Youre Great
Thanks Stuart! I'm cheap, and I'll never be a sell out for free gear. There sure is a lot that have gone commercial and that takes all the fun out of it. Take care and thanks for watching brother
Always enjoy your videos. You have great skills, ideas, and a nice comical attitude along with a " but I know what I'm doing!" All firefighters know that the floor is the safest place to breath when in any smoke filled situation! Keep up the good work.
Gordon Smith Thanks Gordon, I'm glad you like the vids and what I do. I always show what works for me. Some things people say wont work, lol! More to come, Thanks for watching bro.
Heres my answer to those numerous comments about this being galvanized = Galvanization has to surpass 750 degrees F. before it starts to melt, it needs to surpass 1,600 to release Zinc fumes. No campfire can reach them temps, if campfires got that hot it would be melting everyones aluminum cookware. I doubt its unsafe when used like this but its tough to post about this on any forum blog or video because people freak out and wont listen at all. It aint like we are welding and melting it, just having a fire in it.
Hey, Dave.
Folks are being very reactionary and know-it-all because of another guy's recent video that was being posted on UA-cam recommendations during the last 3-4 days along with yours and other bushcrafters.
That guy made MANY mistakes, set fire to several things, and did make himself sick from what he did.
There were lengthy dissertations by a guy who works with metals who kept explaining to everyone what the bushcrafter's errors were, which included the metal coated plastic tubbing for dryers as his ventilation for the smoke from the fire he made for his dutch oven.
That bushcrafter thanked the metallurgist guy, but also poopooed any responsibility if anyone copied what he did in the video which was experimental. If anyone imitated him, it is their dumb luck if they get sick or die. Very uncouth!
I think the better part of wisdom and valor would be to completely remove the video. But he hasn't.
So, the issue isn't what you are doing, honey. It's all about what that guy did, and now folks are trolling for who they can enlighten.
You're my favorite bushcrafter, dear friend. I have more of your videos saved to my channel than anyone else's.
Have fun and be safe. God bless you and Nick.
Hugs, Linda Lee
Reallybigmonkey1 Please put the company..example Amazon..where to purchase supplies you use..Thank Rhonda Hatchechubbee, Alabama.
Reallybigmonkey1 1st time watcher pretty interesting. I'm interested in that green coat/ hoodie you have what is it ???
Really good point....
Reallybigmonkey1, thank you for the statistics, I've seen people use galvanized in homemade smokers and dehidraters and wondered. I'm still leaning towards stainless steel, but galvanized is back in the running for some parts. When I'm shopping for racks, besides the price, how can I tell stainless racks from cheaper chromed racks? Love your videos. xoxo from Arizona.
David, something you said in this video that spoke directly to me was, "Do it while you are still young and able, before you get too old". I'm now 67 years old with bone cancer. I can't do this now and it's killing me! I watch your videos as well as others and am full of regret; regret that I didn't spend my life in THIS manner more often. I was too busy running after the "beautiful people" by night and after the "money" by day. Sure, I went fishing and hunting a few times, but didn't do enough of THIS. If you are young and healthy and reading this, please do yourself a BIG favor: Get out there in nature by yourself more often.
Very very well said my friend. When I was a very young man, I had a great influence by the old dudes I camped with that were basically my mentors. Both of them had jobs they hated, family problems and money issues but they were completely free and reenergized when out in the wilderness. One of them told me his motto in life was "You only get one life and its up to you as to how you live it"
Reallybigmonkey1
Must have been really neat growing up around those two men. (I remember you saying one was called "Flathead" but can't remember the other man, sorry.) They certainly left their legacy of bushcraft in you for it's is still obvious today.
All the best David.
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I bet that was " flat head " :D
i would have loved to have had internet and you tube when i was in my 20's, which was in the 70's, i would have loved to have tried all this, but i'm 66 now, so all i can do is watch and enjoy his video, which i do immensely,
David, I'm a retired respiratory therapist. I have worked on a lot of folks in my life that have elevated CO levels.
I can tell you that you practice safe bushcraft from everything I have seen so far.
Keep the videos coming.
I LOVE hearing that man! Throughout all my years on youtube I have been constantly accused of killing and or endangering everyone with my set ups. Ive used em and still here! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
"We're all gonna get old one day so you don't wanna look back and regret what you've done"! Man.. truer words were never spoken. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your videos, humor and spirit. Glad you're here man...sincerely. I enjoy you and your lessons immensely.
Gary Giles How very true Gary! Ya gotta enjoy life while you can. I'm glad you like the vids and what I do bro.
The only people that have issues. With anything you show. Are the haters that are mad because they never thought of it. Again another great design and detail. Keep them coming. Thanks bro enjoyed it.
Barry Koch I hear ya brother, I do have quite a few haters for different reasons but I assume a lot of it is jealousy. Oh well, I do my thing. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching Barry
When I was a boy my Dad had three 24x36 US ARMY Truck Tarps. They were canvas, green of course, and they were waterproof. You could actually build a giant canoe frame or such and they could be the hull. We had a camp we used every year for deer season, at one end the ground was 2 feet higher than the other and there was a 15-20 foot granite faced boulder with 6-8 inch cedars growing in the cracks and crevices of the stone. He would use ropes tied and woven from those cedars out to ponderosa pines around the camp, like a giant spider web. The tarps would go up and over and be tied off around, providing a large camp area about 30' wide and and down the slight slope about 60' long. The "ceiling" was about 7'-8' high. There were 4 heavy duty park service tables that lined up down the middle. There was always a fire pit up next to the granite face and the smoke if any usually went up the face and out the peak up through the cedars on top. The rock was a broken/fractured away so the the top of the rock overhung the fire pit by about 2'. That setup would stay up on that camp from August to November even when we weren't up there. Other hunters and families would use the shelter in their own ways, and the Forest Service would control/service it during the season. We did that for twelve years of my life. No one ever stole anything and everyone shared. The Boy Scouts used it (I was a Scout) for camporees and base camp for hikes etc. I miss those days... I just cringe when I think of these plastic things we call tarps nowadays. Of course NO ONE is gonna "backpack" in even one 24x36 ARMY tarp.We did use horses and mules several times up in the high Sierras on two week long bear trips. I enjoy your videos, thanks so much for sharing with us.
+Randall Parker Man that is one very cool story! Thanks for sharing it. And that sounds like a really cool shelter! I agree that these thin modern tarps arent much when it comes to heat n fire. You have to be real careful with them. Take care and Thanks for watching Randall
I enjoy the way your mind works; you're like a combination between a "good-ole-boy" and "Renaissance man". Thanks for teaching me all this interesting stuff.
+William Burr Thanks William, I'm glad you like the way I show things my friend
Reallybigmonkey1 I agree! You remind me of my youngest son. I call him 'Renaissance Man'! He taught himself to blacksmith and can make damascus blades and chain-mail.
" I've burnt enough stuff in my time!!" Said like a very wise man :) Had me laughing my head off. Really good video many thanks. Fascinating stuff!
Sim Deck Thanks brother, its always better to laugh than cry. LOL. Thanks for watching
David I love your creative videos. I am 66 now and have several bug-out bags ready to go but I seldom have any energy to go there. As my dad used to say, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." So your final words fit me perfectly. God bless David.
+Jack Jackson Thanks Jack, Im so happy you like the videos Brother. I hear ya on the get up and go got up and went. The older I get the more tired and lazy I am. LOL. Thats still no reason to not be prepared with a few bags. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend
I would rather watch your movies than anything on UA-cam. Learn something new and always laugh a lot. Thanks for you time.
jjstep87 Thank you my friend, Im glad you like them so much.
Dude...You seriously need to be in the movies or have your own t v show !! You got genuine personalty plus !!!
Thanks Gerald! So far, Ive been contacted by several production companies but nothing has happened yet.
You are a genius! I have been binge watching just your videos and you are AMAZING in what you come up. And just with common man materials. I cannot compliment you enough!! You are the best channel out there in my book. I cannot get enough of watching your videos. You share all of your knowledge without expecting anything in return other than passing on your knowledge to others. That SIR makes you a great man in my book!! Rare and few are people such as you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
Thanks Tony, I'm glad you like what all I do so much! I love doing this stuff and I love knowing I can spread a little positivity in such a negative world. Take care and Thanks for watching
You are one of my favorite youtube camper / hill billy. Thanks for another great video
abialo2010 Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and always good to hear Im a fav!
I just found this one and truly enjoyed it. That final thought you had at the end is so true. I am now old and disabled and can no longer do and enjoy those kind of outdoor trips. That is why your videos are so important to me. THANKS again.
Randy Musick Thank you Randy, I'm glad you liked it. Sorry to hear you cant get out anymore and do this stuff. Im glad to hear I can bring a little outdoor fun to you at home. Take care now my friend.
67i really love your videos. they are so fun to watch. i love sleeping out with nature too. i am a vet so i kn. the outdoors. your an insperation dave keep them videos coming. thank -you for your time. im 60 yrs, old and i still do it too. god bless.
Ronnie Land Thanks Ronnie, I'm glad you like the vids. Isnt it great sleeping in the outdoors and enjoying the freedom? Thank you for being a vet and protecting our freedoms brother. More vids to come, take care and God Bless Ronnie.
thank-you david for caring enough to share your wisdom. you and nick really do a great job. keep it up. your apreciated more than you know, god bless you both. be watching for your next video. my friend'
I am glad to see you back on regularly. Your vids are far better than most others out there. I know they do their best. I think its just a personality thing. You have a gift and you like people. You like to share and ask for nothing in return. Thanks for taking the time. I'm a big fan.
joenet42567 Thank you for your words my friend, they mean alot to me and Im glad you like what I do so much.
I've had the privilege of viewing many of your videos. This one is my favorite. Thanks.
+Jerry Michalski Im happy you like it so much. This is one fun set up. Thanks for watching Jerry.
I love this shelter and fireplace. That might even keep a guy warm in a Minnesota winter.
fatmantolly Thanks , Im glad you liked it. I believe with the right shelter or tarp configuration, this fireplace can be used almost anywhere.
Man I can't get enough of your video's! Its nice to see somebody showing shelters, and gear that you don't have to spend 1000's of dollar's on. Some of these guys spend big $$$ on tents, and hammocks, sleeping bags etc, I like the way you do things, because its sometimes hard to spend the big bucks on high end gear. Thanks a lot, from John
+JJw650 jones Thanks John, Im glad you liked it. I hear ya man. Im not rich and never will be. I like to show and use stuff that anyone can. Thanks for watching.
That's awesome Dave. As in proverbs the speaker said " Lord , don't give me so little that I'm tempted to steal, but not so much that I forget about you. Give me such as is sufficient for me ". I would strongly encourage you still to pursue it for the lives it will save, especially for novice , amateur, campers, hikers, even experienced outdoors people. You can donate any money, better yet use it for R&D, Outdoor camps & training. Not trying to tell you how to run your life, but do hope you fully realize how valuable your idea is. God bless.
Man you crack me up! That comment "I've burnt up enough stuff" was a classic! Great video and a great set up brother.
LOL, brother Im an expert at burning up gear and shelters! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Scott
Another Great Video. Cool Idea. I can't wait tell Spring This Missouri Weather is Crazy. Yesterday Morning its was 8 degrees this weekend it going to get in the 60's. Wish I didn't work weekends.
***** Thanks Marlon, Im glad you liked it. We have the same weather here too brother. It got down to 27 last night and it will be 62 saturday. Good hearing from you man
great tutorial. great ideas and great information. ty for being out there and sharing!
+timewatcher2 Thanks , I'm glad you liked it. Im always happy to share and Thanks for watching.
I'm so glad that you are back. I really like this '' back to basics'' cheapo design. Simple , easy and effective.
Bob Mess Thank you for your words Bob and , Im glad you liked it. Simple and cheap cant be beat.
Hi. Another interesting video. It never bores me. I think boring people get bored easily.
Thanks for sharing with us once again.
LadyJoJoDmn Thanks JoJo, I'm glad you liked it. How very true, some people are bored and void of life no matter what you show them. Good hearing from you again my friend.
Thanks David, you always have really neat ideas. I appreciate all the effort you go through to share it with us.
JimmyCricket61258 Im always happy to share Jimmy and I'm glad you liked it brother.
Great camping experience. A lot of good information that I can use. Reminds me of my National Guard days when we camped in the desert and lived in tents with diesel stoves. The stove pipe stuck out through the tent . At the tent top, the stove pipe was sheltered with non burnable material. Thank you !!!! - - - Key Man
xshanghu Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Cool story, I have seen and tried set ups like that. I just havent heard of a diesel stove, thats pretty cool!
Yes, with the diesel stove, the the stove pipe would get red hot - -
- Memories---Key Man
It's good to see you! I get to laugh with a friend and go on nite-over with another genius invention. Life doesn't get better for a 71 year old.
I was thinking about the stove and tent and thought I'd put in my two cents. The idea for a couple of guy wires and paracord is worth considering because of the winds and rain where live. I think I'd add a small tripod for the foot of the tent for my gear. There it is $.02.
Can't wait for the next video,
Clark and Virginia
Maybe he could drill a couple of holes into the ends of a strip of leather and have that against the pipe instead of the paracord so that if the stovepipe got hot enough to melt the paracord it'd need to burn through a strip of leather first.
David, thank you so much for showing the way you set up your camp.... love the fireplace/stove. You have a Great sense of humor and a good way of explaining things. Good ideas.... stay safe...
+Texas Gabby Thanks Gabby, Im glad you like the way I do things. I try to keep it a fun and as completely explained as possible. Thanks for watching
I've learned more from you in one video than I have rom watching hundreds of others... 😊 thank you
Thank you Laura!
Great video brother, gonna add it the fireplace setup to my canoe camping trips, thanks from old North State.
Sonny Aycoth Thanks, Im glad you liked it Sonny. Good luck with it, its gonna be a great addition to your gear.
Great video David it is good to see you making them again. As always your videos are informative and entertaining. Keep them coming and look forward to the next one my friend.
Gene Davidson Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Gene. More videos in the works brother.
Great video I love your sense of humor. You can't take life to seriously or it takes the fun out of it. There are a few things that you are missing. You need a good dog and some beer and a lake. I thought I would say hi from Vancouver Canada. take it easy and I hope you make more videos.
+Bill P Thank you Bill! I'm glad you liked it my friend. Yep, ya gotta laugh and have fun with life before it passes you up. The beer would make the laughing unbearable and my dog would go jump in the lake to get away from it, LOL. Take care my friend and Thanks for watching
Love the stove... Love the your last message... "Get off the couch, and go and enjoy the wilderness"
Thank you my friend!
That is the best easy and low cost solution to a camping stove I've seen.
Thank you for posting!
Thanks Danny! I'm glad you liked it brother
I always get ideas from your videos keep them coming.
Ron Larimer Always good to hear that Ron! More in the works.
Glad to see you back in the woods, my friend. Appreciate the design concepts in this fireplace. Especially with off-the-shelf components that don't require welding, cutting torches and the like. Simple tools that most folks already have or can borrow from a friend/neighbor.
Appreciate all the other design concepts sprinkled throughout your presentation. Many of which can be used with or without incorporating the fireplace. Camo clothespins.... :-)
Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the effort it took to bring this video to us. Thumbs up.
Oldtimer Lee Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Lee. I'm going to try and not show as much fancy stuff in the future and a lot more cheaper common found items.
dave you never cease to amaze me bro, thats is one very cosy shelter.
i think your right about the logs being a quick way to get off the floor.
clothes pegs are cool too (especially green ones) lol - simple and lightweight, perfect.
thanks so much for taking the time to share these ideas on being comfortable in the woods, hats off to you you buddy
you take care and thanks again
darren
funkyprepper Thanks Darren ! I'm glad you liked it and its always good hearing from ya man. So far, that log bed is the fastest way of sleeping a little off the ground. As far as cozy, this is a good sleep but in my next vid, I have the fireplace modified and its going into a "Flathead Frame Shelter" Now its probably the most cozy of all winter shelters I know! Stay tuned brother!
Reallybigmonkey1 I know losing all the work on that Flathead Frame Shelter video was disappointing, but you've really made me curious. I hope you'll go through it in detail at some point.
Cheers!
DilloTex Losing all that work was bad, I also lost a camera then after this, I got a severe back injury. Oh well, enough excuses, LOL. I promise the next video will be a detailed full build of Flatheads Shelter frame. Stay tuned my friend!
Get well... no rush. Thanks for the video work.
Great idea. And I love how you put the doubters to rest even before you're done with the video. Good for you.
Thank you Shaun!
Hey Dave,
I love all your videos and this one is no exception. Please keep posting for those of us who find you entertaining, insightful and just plain fun.
Thanks
Thank you my friend. I'm happy you like them and there's lots more to come
Great to see you back outside again Dave. It may be worthwhile anchoring the top of the pipe to the tree with a length of fencing wire or coat hanger wire. Just in case it gets windy. You don't want that stove pipe falling on you when you are asleep.
Hawkie67 Ive never had this one fall over but anchoring it is a good idea. It doesnt look it but its actually bottom heavy. The tarp kinda slows down the wind but I never have any kind of fire in a shelter when high winds are expected.
I should have known that you had it under control. lol. You have been doing this a whole lot longer than me. Cheers mate
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this video. I'm glad to be learning this outdoor stuff. I've never gone camping or anything like that, but I'd like to do it at least once. I think it will be a lot of fun.
Yazid Ali Thanks Yazid, I'm glad you liked it. Thats great youre interested in the outdoors, start with a tent in cold weather and get out and enjoy it, you may get addicted to it and even move into some odd shelter building one day. Thats when the real fun begins! Take care my friend.
Awesome Dave! I'm gonna give this one a try this week. I think I might come off the vent pipe with a foot of wire in a few directions and connect some cordage to it. That way I can tie it off to stakes or trees so the wind don't blow it over. I'm gonna try to find some good stuff that isn't galvanized to build the fire place. Keep up the great work, Dave. And thanks!
Jamie Hitt Sounds great Jamie! Ive never had any problems with this falling or blowing over but some safety wire is a very god idea. You can also drill holes in the bottom and stake it down. I never use this or any fire in high winds. I used all galvanized because whenever I used uncoated steel it would rot away in one season. Good luck with it brother!
Reallybigmonkey1 just use high temp paint.. last a little longer
Sounds good to me. Burn the zinc off in the back yard, then high temp paint. Right on.
I was thinking the same thing about tie offs and high temp paint.
This is brilliant! Here's an idea! To ensure you don't forget or accidentally lose your screws and Wingnuts, why not put them in the loose pieces screw together so that they will be there when you begin the assembly. You won't have to Fumble through your bags to find them. By the way, love this video! The best means to heat ever! I am a seventy-five-year-old granny! Our family used to go camping and fishing in the Minnesota lakes when I was a girl and this brings me back! May God bless you and your family!
Thanks Patti, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
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Dave, for a second there, I thought you were gonna give us the plumber's-eye view of your behind. But you being you, you anticipated the situation, prepared for it, and protected us all from the over-exposure to the Georgia moon. Thanks, Dave! lol
eqlzr2 LOL! No peeking now.
Fantastic little camp set up. Neat that it's all contained on you and it's like a little cabin in the woods. I'm going to build one of those to use even if I don't have it in the shelter with me. A small fire can put out a lot of heat if contained properly. Thanks for the great video and good to see the old Warlock out with you again. It's been a while.
mobiltec Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. Man, you are the first commenter that hit it right on the head about a contained fire. An open fire looses heat in all directions and this one directs the heat out front and, you get the heat off the metal assembly like a sync. You are very versed in fire usage. I love that Warlock the more I use it. Take care brother.
sure is good to see you again...... out of alll my bushcraft guys i subscribed to ...... your number one out of 15+ channels...... love your vids.... big thumbs up from texas
discgolfer78 Thanks Brother, Im glad you like what I do so much. Greetings from Georgia.
Reallybigmonkey1
your welcome
Awesome vid Dave!! I like this one better than the one with the carbon fiber cloth chimney that melted! LOL Your ideas are simply the best! I will try to make this to have in case of a bugout situation that requires an extended stay in the outdoors. Hopefully we won't ever need it for that. This fire place should be VERY versatile and work with a wide variety of shelters. I love how the fire can't be seen from the outside, makes it much more stealthy. THX and keep the ideas coming.
Jerry
Jerry Morris Thanks Jerry, Im glad you liked it. LOL, I hate them melted shelters too! Sounds cool you want to make one, try and tailor your kit to fit inside it or around it. Im pretty sure this set up will work with almost any winter shelter. It can be quite stealthy when used with a camo tarp.
I see you as an expert. You always teach me new outdoor tactics. Thank you sir for your informative videos.
Thank you Donald!
Great video Dave. Thanks for sharing your experience, wisdom, and humor.
M Callahan Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share.
your video was very thorough. i learned a lot. and you have a nice personality to present videos. subscribed !
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it all. Thanks for the sub and Thanks for watching Terry
Thank you William!
You are a mad genius my friend.
bloodgout Thanks Brother!
Like the others said glad you're back missed you when you were gone for those few months you have unique way of doing things. Not like the cookie cutters I've learned a lot from you can make me laugh with some of the crazy things you do and yeah I remember the Dakota fire pit lol ;-)
dragonqueen Im always happy to be back. One thing I guess I'll never be, a cookie cutter kinda guy. I have my own weird way of doing stuff, lol. I doubt any of my friends will forget the ole Dakota pit, hee hee. Thanks for watching my friend
Great seeing you again! Great video and thanks for going into all the detail on building the stove! That is a very clever idea and a nice way to stay warm & cozy! See you next time! Thanks
Lynn Moore Thanks Lynn, Im glad you liked it. See ya in the next one!
I like this concept , little grill wire for cooking can be added easy ,
Your optimism and your positive attitude are the best.
Greatings from UK Thanks
+616Aleksandar Thank you Aleksandar! I think a small grill would probably be a cool addition.
This might be a dumb idea but when you do something like this you should bring one of those battery operated carbon monoxide thingumajig and show the people that it does not go off, that way the nay sayers can stop. Love your videos keep them coming.
love your videos, always learn something and always laugh, you're awesome!
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you liked it. Thanks for watching Susan
Wow Dave! You know how to camp in style! Not sure if i can make the fireplace but ill give it a try. Id love to take this to the Smokies! Take care my friend and keep the videos coming.
***** Thanks Terri, I'm glad you liked it. I always try to camp in comfort. Give it a try, it doesnt have to win a beauty contest, lol. It just has to hold a fire. Thanks for watching my friend.
Andrew Zahn Thanks Andrew, I'm glad you liked it. Get them boys out there and keep enjoying the outdoors.
I don't care if you videos are 10 minutes or 10 hours, they are the best. I always end up watching them several times. Not quite as skilled with the tools ad you are, but love all the great ideas. Thank you for all you do. Stay safe. p.s. The cat is awesome.
Richard R. Webb Thanks Richard! I'm glad you liked it and its always good to hear the long length is enjoyed. I couldnt make short if I tried. I love talking too much. LOL. That cats my outdoor pal.
Thank you for another great video. Very informative and enjoyable as usual! Best portable chimney I've seen. I would simply anchor it with steel safety wire for peace of mind. Please keep these videos coming. No one does it like you do. Thanks again.
+Edwin Torres Youre very welcome Edwin and Im happy you liked it. You cant get more simple than a chimney made out of store bought parts. I added some eay anchors in another vid if you wanna take a look. ua-cam.com/video/r5Zjg7stYKA/v-deo.html
That is a Cool little fireplace and we had no tent fires !!! You and us will never forget that Thanks for your comments at the end If somebody feels it's not safe for them then please don't build one
not2fast4u2c Thanks Brother! I'm glad you liked it. Oh no man, I'll never forget that fire! I told everyone about in the video about if they felt it not being safe and yet Ive already gotten at least 40 comments so far saying its gonna fall over or the wind will blow it over. Its never fallen over on me. I guess Im gonna be called Dangerous Dave from here on out. LOL. Take care brother and thanks for the continued support.
isn't that neat! I really like the concept behind the shelter. For me the winner is the cost of the set up. Your stove was inexpensive, the tarp and bed was inexpensive and the fact it is it's own pack is great.
I was thinking.....i know watch out! Haha you might pile up some dirt around the bottom of the stove. I would seal it off and anchor it a bit. Awesome man! Thanks for sharing. Take care and I'll see you on the trail -Chris
Windham Woodcraft LOL, it is neat brother! Cheap and DIY is a bonus. I have piled dirt and rocks all around in the past for stability and sealing purposes. Sometimes I just get lazy. LOL. Be good brother Chris and Thanks for watching.
Another nice video man, I love your humour and ingenuity :) Keep up the good work!
Bushcraft Heroes Thanks brother
You know brother I like your videos very much I think people will criticize anything that anyone does so don't even worry about them people and keep doing your thing there are a lot of people who like what you do. This is one of the best fire places that I personally have seen. Thank you for all of your videos.
Thanks Gerald! You are so right. Some folks just can't be made happy no matter what. Thanks for the support and thanks for watching
Brother Dave.. thanks for your time and effort with your videos. I had fun, I did learn something and had a blast watching. But you hit the nail on the head with " get off the couch, get out from the TV and enjoy life while you can".
Dirtyfrnk007 How true bro, get out and live life while you can. Im glad you like the videos man.
Great idea as always, brother!! Man, you got some ideas and the skills to make them into reality... thanks for sharing and for entertaining us lol)) God bless you, brother))
***** Thanks Brother , Im glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share and entertain.
WooHoo Hey David! Lovin' the stove and pack. As far as foolin' around, here in California one could be fallin' down the mountain and get saved by that awesome pack!! LOL You're gonna die from not havin' enough Fun in the Woods!! That was great fun, keep doin' what ya do, brother!! Good seein' ya!
Gevedon Thanks Gev, Im glad you liked it. I havent heard from you in years, good to see you. Im still having fun in the woods as always!
A fantastic vid.... thank you for sharing
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Mike
IRON MONKIEY BLADES Thank you Mike, Im glad you liked it.
I've been watching your videos for quite a while now, and I have to say this is always one of my favorites. Lightweight, compact, and serves a useful/necessary purpose. We need more smart ingenuity like this.
Thank you Jeremy! I'm happy to hear that brother!
Magnificent invention and tutorial, Dave. Very appreciated. I hope you patent this one.
Love and hugs. God bless you!
Thanks Linda! And may God bless you too.
You are still inventing and gizmackering!
GizmoBee1702 And I'll probably never stop! :)
Actually, I have absolutely no time to watch an one-hour video. I like your ideas and your humor. Finally, I've seen almost the whole video (-: Greets from Switzerland
Felix
We cherish southern hospitality - set down an have a glass of sun tea with a slice of lemon : ) ..... Now ya can go hit the slopes : )
If you have no time for a one hour video, then just fast forward through it and pick out the parts you wanna watch. Come back on a rainy snowy day to watch all. :)
just recently subscribed... love the videos keep them coming!!
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you like em. Thanks for watching
Really like the testing and inventing and you're so right, one day, you'll be old, have some stories and memories worth talking about! Good video, always like them
olegrayheadedfart Thanks man, I'm glad you liked it. Yep, ya gotta get out while you can, Take care friend.
Hi Dave, I’m a retired machinist with my own shop like you and now just doing my own thing. In my younger days I did lots of camping, “bush crafting”, mostly solo. “I like being alone”. I really enjoy your approach and talents in respect to shop prototype work and all of your outdoor excursions, brings back great memories. Just my suggestion but don’t change anything in your videos! Its one thing to be a good machinist but having your creativity is inspiring. Your great sense of humor makes for a lot of fun while getting your points across. Keep up the great work oh! Keep the videos long, don’t rush through them!!!!
Walter Hasselman We are a lot alike then brother! Always god to hear from a fellow machinist. We usually all think alike. Im glad you like what I do and it brings back memories. Nothing beats being in the woods. Take care Walter.
You are a mad genius my friend ;-)
Jeb & Joe Outdoors Mad maybe, lol. Thanks for watching Brothers!
Very nice idea and as always very useful. I have got inspired by your video, and went overnight the last weekend in -3F with my little portable stove. It worked nicely, but some modifications needs to be done. I just uploaded the video. Thank you and take care brother. M.S.T.
MODERN SURVIVAL TACTICS Thats awesome man! Good to hear, I'll come take a look bro. I love homemade ovens and stoves
Great idea im going to save this and try it i like this idea its original and no one has thought of doing it this way before so good. Dont worry about the negative assholes there are so many negative people know there just lost souls, your a sweetie.
risingsun49 Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and gonna give it a shot. Its cheap and quite simple. I try my best to ignore the A holes but sometimes, they just drive me nuts. LOL. Thanks for watching.
Awesome video David thank you so much for taking the time to make and share it.
Be safe and be lucky, Wol.
wols wildcamping Thank you Brother, Im glad you liked it and Im always happy to share. I need all the luck I can get, lol.
I gotta say all your videos have helped me out alot on my travels please keep them coming
Always great to hear that Michael! Lots more to come brother!
Dude!!!, lol Hey man, i have to say i feel very lucky this morning. I seen you released a video. I recently purchased a playstation 3, which allows me to watch youtube on my widescreen tv. So hell ya, i get to watch your video on a widescreen tv. Sweeet lol . I am loving the fireplace, i may have to make one for my semi perm shelter i made . The way you set up your web gear, that is how i attach my sleeping bag and sleeping pad , when i go camping. I have two nylon straps that i put around the bag and pad and tighten it up, so it sits on your back like a back pack and all my gear is in my butt pack and side pouches. The reason i got the webgear is from watching your vids a couple years ago, i wanted to try it. I love it alot better then a back pack. I find a knife and a bow saw, can be all you need for building a shelter. I rather use a saw then an axe any day for that task.I agree,raised bed is the way to go for sure and it dont take much, good advice bro.I like the shelter man, looks warm for sure. thanks for sharing and always look forward to your Vids Dave, take care of yourself. If you want something to watch check out my new series I am doing with windham woodcraft. here is a link man to the playlist. ua-cam.com/play/PLJKL0AIHUCiRJnyjy20RhnmgUDwaSRqBY.html
Hello Tony yes your right, altho i have watched videos on my tv and netflix, with a laptop hooked to my tv. i dont like fooling with the laptop. I use my desk top and its to far from the tv. Thanks for the info, but i'm loving the ps3, just turn it on and instant access. I never leave my lap top hooked to the tv,Thanks bro for commenting.
That crazy-ish laugh! Awesome! :)
+Ömer Ayvaz LOL, I laugh almost constantly. Thanks for watching Omer.
Have you considered a flexible length of flu ducting that you could bend out further from the tarp and perhaps even hook it to a tree? The kind that's like a slinky spring. I think it may add support, it'll get it up higher and be easier to transport. Maybe?
Another quality video, with nice ideas I've never seen anywhere else. This one will be hard to try, but at least I know it's feasible, and in case of need, I'll have the knowledge. Thanks for sharing!
Oh great.. more stuff to build !!! And I'm only halfway done with my reflector oven haha Great video. You sure hit the nail on the head about getting older.. I'm 63 and still learning. Not ready to settle down in front of the TV yet .
MWC5152 LOL! Im happy to keep you busy brother. Im glad you liked it and Thanks for watching
They complain because there jealous! I like it,,think I might just try it myself!
Rick Wallace I agree Rick! Im sure theres a few that havent got a clue about heat fires or shelters. Sounds great youre gonna try it bro! Good luck man.
Happy camping
Lovin' it!!!
+Susanne Williams Thanks Susanne! Always great to hear from you girl!
I am always happy when I see a new video from you and this was no exception...great video Dave and I look forward to more in the future.
willynthepoorboys2 Thanks Willy, Im glad you liked it.
A lot of clever ideas put together making a good heated shelter that seems to be light weight to carry. Following your basic ideas anyone could make adjustments necessary depending on weather conditions. Thanks for doing the video, enjoy seeing you laugh about things along the way!
Ollie Berry Thank you Ollie , Im glad you liked it. Yes, any or all of these elements can be used or modified to suit anyone idea of a good practical heated shelter. Thanks for watching my friend
Great video, i like this stove but i thing the shelter is a litle small :D Thank's to sharing!!
João Carmo LOL! Yeah it needs to be bigger! Im glad you liked it, take care now Joao.
great stuff...do you have dimensions of the pieces you made before bending edges, etc.?
ghosthonda Im glad you liked it bro. Sorry, I didnt have any dimensions, I figured out years ago how the pieces fit by making a set of cardboard templates that fit then Ive transferred them over the years to the new sets Ive made. You just have to get a 6 X 12 Register and make sides and back to fit.
Reallybigmonkey1 hey dave great video man thank you very much for taking the time to show us some great ideas and shelter options .
Me and my son used one of your shelter's from one of your other videos a tipi style, Using 5 small tree's rope together and wrapped the tarp around them then put a small tarp in for a ground sheet work great and had a blast .
Have you ever used donkey tape instead of rope it's a lot lighter and very strong?
Thanks for the video's dave atb Jam
Jam Thebushcraftman Thanks Jam, I'm glad you liked it bro. I know exactly the Teepee you mentioned. Mine looked weird on video because the trees werent just right. With the right positioned trees, its an awesome shelter. I had heard of muletape but havent used it much till recently. My friend Randy gave me some and I love it! I will probably start using more of it in my videos soon.
goodness gracious I've missed you!!!! I'm am so glad you posted a video again! I pray it's the first of many to come!!!!! Great concept as usual! thanks for the video!!!
momselayor Every time Im gone I miss yall! Im glad you liked it. More vids in the works
Once again my friend... You are a genius never would have thought of the clothes pins and the duct work!
Andy Blanton Thanks Andy, I'm glad you liked it. I can pretty much find a use for anything outdoors if I think about it long enough.
Reallybigmonkey1 just out of curiosity, where did you get the bungee cord on the vest I like that idea a lot. I have been using rope to tie all of my bags together to go camping and sometimes I make the knots so well even I have a hard time untying the rope.
I have a suggestion. Bury the base of the fireplace that will force the air to draw from the front side of the fireplace. Also it will act like a mass heater heating the dirt. Also, I would use that welders blanket to wrap your pipe just in case a wind blows the tarp against the pipe. there are always ways to improve things. with enough improvements you have a home away from home.
+mark barry I have stuck it in the mud before and it works well, I use rocks for if the ground is questionable for a fire spreading. I do like your idea on the welders blanket wrap. I havent thought of trying that yet. Thanks for the idea and Thanks for watching Mark.
Reallybigmonkey1, you could sew the welder's blanket onto the pipe ahead of time to make it less fiddley when you get on location. Having the pipe covered would also offer some protection going in or out of the shelter. xoxo from Arizona.
@@suzisaintjames You would lose the heat radiating off the stack and make the exhaust that much hotter yet. The door would be opposite the the stoves end........Forty below fahrenheit Montana Bushcrafter (you get one night to get it right).
So you want to suck the warm air in the shelter out?........Forty below fahrenheit Montana Bushcrafter (you get one night to get it right).
Is the kitty included thank you
LOL, nah, hes the backyard guard.
YEs!
I LOVE this set up!!! what a nifty fireplace!!! you used ducting pieces for the chimney, what did you use for the side pieces? did you have to bend and cut metal into these pieces? do you cook on this fireplace or would that require another little fire? I love this, you really are the most creative survivalist I have seen yet, thank you so much for showing.
avonleanne Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Yes, ducting pieces for the top and the sides were homemade. I made cardboard templates years ago then transferred them to sheet metal which I cut out and bent with pliers and 2x4s. I dont cook with this fireplace, I just use it for heating the shelter, I cook outside on another fire. I have a modified version of this fireplace for cooking. I'll show it in my next video. Stay tuned my friend!
will do! thanks for the clarification....I have to say I am so amazed at the genius people like you have!!! the rest of us don't sit and figure out how stuff is made, we just buy it! lol....thank goodness for people like you! Look forward to watching and learning more from you my friend, take care.
Ive been watching a lot of different bushcrafters trying out their new tents & bags & stoves & all their other equipment .Wanted to thank you so much for keeping camping fun & basically cheap . Ive seen others show off sponsored equipment costing a fortune to some one like me & theres no way Id dare allow myself to set that stuff up without cringing at the thought of getting it dirty or God forbid a hole or melted spot in it .Ive done most of my camping close to home & still far enough in the woods to where I m not in my back yard which Ive not been ashamed of doing either But still !!!! . Im out there to basically enjoy being under the stars even if Im in a tent & cold as crap . Then cooking a quick meal for my dinner & a nice big breakfast over the campfire then go back home when I feel its time to . Over night or a week away . Ive read some of the comments bout the galvanized . Ive used it before & no problems but I have recently been using the hi temp paint on the inside & outside anymore . Cost bout $3 a can . But still if I had my druthers Id follow the way you do it & go out & have fun & enjoy my camping time . Thanks again
Youre Great
Thanks Stuart! I'm cheap, and I'll never be a sell out for free gear. There sure is a lot that have gone commercial and that takes all the fun out of it. Take care and thanks for watching brother
Always enjoy your videos. You have great skills, ideas, and a nice comical attitude along with a " but I know what I'm doing!"
All firefighters know that the floor is the safest place to breath when in any smoke filled situation! Keep up the good work.
Gordon Smith Thanks Gordon, I'm glad you like the vids and what I do. I always show what works for me. Some things people say wont work, lol! More to come, Thanks for watching bro.